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maxim

/ˈmæk.sɪm/
noun

  1. A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.

  2. A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.

Synonymsaphorism, cliche, enthymeme, proverb, saying

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