Maxim

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 * D** **efinition::** A general truth or a fundamental principle.


 * Origin::** From Middle English maxime

Definition taken from (rhetoric.byu.edu).


 * Examples** from text: In "The Adventure of the Red-Headed League" Holmes says ‘Omne ignotum pro magnifico' which means 'Everything is wondrous for a fool'.

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