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/mæksɪm/ · max·im
noun
- A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule. The maxim 'honesty is the best policy' is often cited as a guiding principle in business.
noun
- A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching. The maxim 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you' is a fundamental principle of many religions.
Did you know? The maxim 'know thyself' is inscribed on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, Greece, and is one of the oldest known recorded maxims.