In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
GUIDELINE
guidepost, guideline, rule of thumb
(noun) a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior
guideline
(noun) a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
guideline (plural guidelines)
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
A plan or explanation to guide one in setting standards or determining a course of action.
A light line, used in lettering, to help align the text.
Synonyms
• (non-specific rule): rule of thumb
• (plan or explanation): rule of thumb
Source: Wiktionary
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RECALL
(verb) summon to return; “The ambassador was recalled to his country”; “The company called back many of the workers it had laid off during the recession”
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