"Rule of Three" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Forms: the Rule of Three [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Rule of Three}} the Rule of Three
  1. (religion, Wicca) A religious tenet held by some Wiccans, stating that whatever energy, positive or negative, a person puts into the world will be returned threefold. Wikipedia link: Rule of three, Rule_of_Three_(Wicca) Categories (topical): Religion, Wicca Synonyms: karma, golden rule, the Three-Fold Law, the Law of Return
    Sense id: en-Rule_of_Three-en-name-8ZXOLPDd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Wicca, lifestyle, religion

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