Meaning of the word maxim in English

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maxim

US /ˈmæk.sɪm/
UK /ˈmæk.sɪm/
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Noun

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

Example:
It's a common maxim that 'actions speak louder than words'.
He lived by the maxim: 'Honesty is the best policy'.
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