maxim

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

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.

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

An axiom.

Same as maxima.

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

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

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

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

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