maxim
simple noun9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7
old maxim7.5
a traditional or long-standing rule or principle
famous maxim7.0
a well-known rule or principle
simple maxim6.5
an easy-to-understand rule or principle
a widely accepted rule or principle
to act in accordance with a maxim
to use a maxim in a particular situation
to repeat a maxim stated by someone else
heed a maxim5.5
to pay careful attention to a maxim
a maxim is relevant or valid in a situation
a maxim remains true or valid