noun. A succinct formulation of a fundamental principle, general truth, or rule of conduct. synonym: saying.

noun. A proposition serving as a rule or guide; a summary statement of an established or accepted principle; a pithy expression of a general rule of conduct or action, whether true or false: as, the maxims of religion or of law; the maxims of worldly wisdom or of avarice; ethical maxims.

noun. In logic, the rule of a commonplace; an ultimate major premise.

noun. An axiom.

noun. Same as maxima.

noun. An established principle or proposition; a condensed proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an aphorism.

noun. The longest note formerly used, equal to two longs, or four breves; a large.

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

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

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

noun. a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

"This maxim is a wise guide to a great and simple precaution in life: Never, ever, think about something else when you should be thinking about the power of incentives …"

artificer  discoverer  inventor  

axiom  conception  creed  discourse  doctrine  

Procrustean law  a belief  adage  adage  aphorism