Sentence examples for basic rule is that from inspiring English sources

The basic rule is that antibiotics only work against bacteria.

The basic rule is that federal agencies cannot operate without spending authority provided by Congress.

The basic rule is that you must have an interest in a with-profits policy of some sort.

The basic rule is that the tea is steeped in a warmed pot for 20 to 45 seconds, allowing the leaves to unfurl.

The basic rule is that you can participate if you voted in the Democratic primary — but there is no single list to confirm that," says The Houston Chronicle.

Every other civilised country in the world taxes its inhabitants on their income and capital: the basic rule is that if you live in a place, you pay its taxes.

Moreover, a basic rule was that policy implications should be clearly spelt out.

One of my basic rules is that no one is born evil or bad, and I think watching the news will make the basics of this principle shake.

The basic rule is to select a color that's close to your own — within a shade or two of your natural range, said Kathy Galotti, color director for Louis Licari salons in Manhattan and Beverly Hills.

The most basic rule is to be sure that they're licensed and carry full insurance that protects you and your neighbour's property in the event of a catastrophe.

The California Immunization Handbook tells schools and child-care centers that the basic rule is "No shots, no records, no school".