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Definition of 'maxim' Translations for 'maxim'. British English: maxim NOUN. 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'. Brazilian Portuguese: máxima.
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Proverb For other uses, see Proverb (disambiguation). A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple and concrete saying, popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience. They are often metaphorical. A proverb that describes a basic rule of conduct may also be known as a maxim. Proverbs fall into the category of formulaic language.
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motto a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc. a sentence, phrase, or word expressing the spirit or purpose of a person, organization, city, etc., and often inscribed on a badge, banner, etc.
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- motto. 1  a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc. 2  a sentence, phrase, or word expressing the spirit or purpose of a person, organization, city, etc., and often inscribed on a badge, banner, etc.
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Saying (Redirected from Maxim (saying)) A saying is any concisely written or spoken linguistic expression that is especially memorable because of its meaning or structure. There are a number of specific types of sayings: Aphorism – A saying that contains a general, observational truth; a pithy expression of wisdom or truth.
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adage maxim. A usually pithy and familiar statement expressing an observation or principle generally accepted as wise or true: adage, aphorism, byword, motto, proverb, saw, saying.
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- B. N (optimums or optima (pl)) [ˈɒptɪmə] the optimum → lo óptimo, lo mejor. they are not functioning at their optimum → no están funcionando lo mejor que pueden, no están funcionando al nivel óptimo. [ˈɒptɪməm] adj [conditions, rate, amount] → optimal(e), optimum.
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maxim an expression of a general truth or principle, especially an aphoristic or sententious one: the maxims of La Rochefoucauld. 2. a principle or rule of conduct. Origin of maxim.
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logos Logos definition, (often initial capital letter) Philosophy. the rational principle that governs and develops the universe. See more.
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What is MAXIM? What is MAXIM? An established principle or proposition. A principle of law universally admitted, as being a correct statement of the law, or as agreeable to natural reason. Coke defines a maxim to be “conclusion of reason,” and says that it is so called “quia maxima ejus dignitas et certissima auctorir tas, et quod maxime omnibus probetur.” Co. Litt. llo.
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optimum B. N (optimums or optima (pl)) [ˈɒptɪmə] the optimum → lo óptimo, lo mejor. they are not functioning at their optimum → no están funcionando lo mejor que pueden, no están funcionando al nivel óptimo.
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- virtue noun (GOOD MORALS). C2 [C or U] a good ​moral ​quality in a ​person, or the ​general ​quality of being ​morally good: Patience is a virtue.
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- Full Definition of LIMITATION. 1. : an act or instance of limiting. 2. : the quality or state of being limited. 3. : something that limits: restraint. 4. : a certain period limited by statute after which actions, suits, or prosecutions cannot be brought in the courts.— lim·i·ta·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective.efinition of LIMITATION for Kids. 1. : an act or instance of controlling the size or extent of something. 2. : something that controls size or extent.
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- Arabic: حِكْمَة f (ḥikma) Chinese: Mandarin: 格言 (zh) (géyán), 箴言 (zh) (zhēnyán), 金言 (zh) (jīnyán), 座右銘 (zh), 座右铭 (zh) (zuòyòumíng), 警句 (zh) (jǐngjù) Czech: maxim (cs) m, poučka f. Danish: maksime c. Esperanto: maksimo.
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maxim No maxim is ever absolute, but all of the principles must be weighed and fitted to the facts of an individual controversy. A rule does not apply when it would produce an unfair result. A party cannot insist that a strict technicality be enforced in his or her favor when it would create an injustice because equity will instead balance the interests of the different parties and the convenience of the public.
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Early abolitionists find a voice in âInventionâ Although little is known about the sisters, they were an important part of history, and this book will encourage you to find out more about these early abolitionists. • Joy Neal, La Conner Regional Library director, can be reached at jneal@lclib.lib.wa.us.
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Razor (philosophy) Razor (philosophy) In philosophy, a razor is a principle or rule of thumb that allows one to eliminate (shave off) unlikely explanations for a phenomenon. Razors include: Occam's razor: When faced with competing hypotheses, select the one that makes the fewest assumptions. Do not multiply entities without necessity.
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finitude The quality or condition of being finite. finitude. The state or characteristic of being finite; limitedness. Finitude is rather formal and used in philosophy, while finiteness is used in mathematics; however, infinitude is used in mathematics more than infiniteness. Less formal is to reword to use limited: “(the fact that) life is limited” rather than “the finitude of life”.
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motto LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of a motto is a phrase or quote that is representative of a person or brand's ideals and values. An example of a motto is Apple Computer's Think Different phrase.plural mottos or mottoes). ( 1 heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement. 2  A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim.
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Maxim (philosophy) The maxim of an action is often referred to as the agent's intention. In Kantian ethics, the categorical imperative provides a test on maxims for determining whether the actions they refer to are right, wrong, or permissible.
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Occamâs Razor I. Definition. Occam’s Razor (or Ockham’s Razor, also known as the Principle of Parsimony) is the idea that more straightforward explanations are, in general, better. That is, if you have two possible theories that fit all available evidence, the best theory is the one with fewer moving parts.
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- Definition of 'optimum'. Word Frequency. optimum (ɒptɪməm ) or optimal. adjective. The optimum or optimal level or state of something is the best level or state that it could achieve. [formal] Aim to do some physical activity three times a week for optimum health. ...regions in which optimal conditions for farming can be created.
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goal goal. 1  the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end. 2  the terminal point in a race. 3  a pole, line, or other marker by which such a point is indicated.
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minimize minimize (ˈmɪnɪˌmaɪz) or minimise vb (tr) 1. to reduce to or estimate at the least possible degree or amount: to minimize a risk. 2. to rank or treat at less than the true worth; belittle: to minimize someone's achievements. 1. to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.
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maxim 1 Bl. Com. 68. They are principles and authorities, and part of the general customs or common law of the land; and are of the same strength as acts of parliament, when the judges have determined what is a maxim; which belongs to the judges and not the jury. Terms do Ley; Doct. & Stud. Dial. 1, c. 8.
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Definitions &Translations A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple and concrete saying, popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience. They are often metaphorical. A proverb that describes a basic rule of conduct may also be known as a maxim.