guideline

Definition

A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.

Etymology

From guide + line.

Example Sentences

• "He considered the Ten Commandments more as a guideline than a requirement."
• "In 2009, the Obama Administration released guidelines on enhanced interrogation written in 2003 and 2004 by the CIA Office of Medical Services. ^((OMS).1-3(appendix F)) The OMS guidelines, even in redacted form, and opinions from the US Department of Justice's (DOJ’s) Office of Legal Counsel show that CIA physicians, psychologists, and other health care personnel had important roles in enhanced interrogation."