Commandment and Maxim

Commandment

Commandment noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
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Maxim and commandment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Maxim" instead a noun "Commandment".

Maxim

Maxim noun - An often stated observation regarding something from common experience.
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Commandment and maxim are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Commandment" instead a noun "Maxim".
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