general rule

noun

: a usual way of doing things
As a general rule, they offer a deal in such cases.

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“General rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20rule. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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