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Rule 62

Rule 62 proper noun: informal rule that says "don't take yourself too (damn) seriously.".

Proper noun

Rule 62

  1. (Alcoholics Anonymous) Informal rule that says "don't take yourself too (damn) seriously."

Origin of Rule 62

Purportedly by a founding member of Alcoholics Anonymous who humorously suggested it after a committee formed to discuss 61 proposed rules.

Questions about Rule 62

What does Rule 62 mean?
Rule 62 means informal rule that says "don't take yourself too (damn) seriously.".
What part of speech is Rule 62?
Rule 62 is a proper noun.

Words near Rule 62 in the dictionary

  1. Rule 110
  2. Rule 184
  3. Rule 30
  4. rule 34
  5. Rule 43
  6. Rule 62
  7. Rule 63
  8. Rule 90
  9. rule against perpetuities
  10. rule book
  11. rule books

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