"Rule 62" meaning in English

See Rule 62 in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Purportedly by a founding member of Alcoholics Anonymous who humorously suggested it after a committee formed to discuss 61 proposed rules. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Rule 62}} Rule 62
  1. (Alcoholics Anonymous) Informal rule that says "don't take yourself too (damn) seriously." Related terms: self-serious, ignore all rules
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