Guideline

/ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/ noun

Definition

principle or criterion guiding behavior or procedure

Etymology

compound of 'guide' + 'line', mid-20th century

Kelly Says

Guidelines are like guardrails - they keep you on the right path without being too rigid!

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