Imperative
Imperative noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
Maxim and imperative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Maxim" instead a noun "Imperative".
Nearby Words: imperious, imperatively
Maxim
Maxim noun - An often stated observation regarding something from common experience.
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Synonyms for Maxim
Imperative and maxim are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Imperative" instead a noun "Maxim".
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