maxim

• Máxima: sentencia breve y concisa que expresa una verdad general, una regla de conducta o un principio, a menudo basado en la experiencia o la sabiduría.

A short, concise statement expressing a general truth, rule of conduct, or principle, often derived from experience or wisdom.

1. C1formal

   A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.

   Máxima

   • 'Honesty is the best policy' is a well-known maxim.
   • The ancient philosopher's maxims are still studied today.
   • She lives by the maxim 'Treat others as you wish to be treated.'

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