Maxim — synonyms, definition

1. maxim (Noun)

Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim adage aphorism apothegm axiom bon mot catchword cliché comment crack dictum expression foundation fundamental idiom jest law locution mot motto • • •

maxim (Noun) — English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916).

maxim (Noun) — A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits. ex. "the doctrine of sovereign immunity originated with the maxim that the king can do no wrong"

maxim (Noun) — Rule of personal conduct.

artificer discoverer expression inventor locution prescript rule saying aphorism apophthegm apothegm caveat emptor gnome higher law hypothetical imperative moral principle moralism ethic ethical code