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
In every age and country of the world men must have attended to the characters, designs, and actions of one another, and many reputable rules and maxims for the conduct of human life, must have been laid down and approved of by common consent.
A (Atasözü), a short, pithy statement or aphorism believed to contain wisdom or insight into human nature In much of the dialogue in Viking sagas, for instance, the characters will quote short maxims to each other to make a point
English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)
a general rule in accordance with which an agent intends to act (think of it as a general rule of thumb that guides your actions)
{i} expression of general truth; code of behavior, rule of conduct, precept; saying, (Atasözü), adage
a saying that widely accepted on its own merits English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)
According to Kant "a `maxim' is a subjective principle, and must be distinguished from the objective principle, namely, practical law " In other words, a maxim is a rule of action that we give to ourselves, irrespective of whether it is right or wrong
An established principle or proposition; a condensed proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a (Atasözü); an aphorism
A maxim is a rule for good or sensible behaviour, especially one in the form of a saying. I believe in the maxim `if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. a well-known phrase or saying, especially one that gives a rule for sensible behaviour (maxime, from maximus; MAXIMUM)
the material rule or principle used to guide a person in a particular situation about what to do (e g , 'I should never tell a lie') It thus provides a kind of bridge between a persons inner disposition and outer actions