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guidelines
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A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
Example Sentence
He considered the Ten Commandments more a guideline than a requirement.
Usage Note
Use guidelines when you want precise academic language around A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour..
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