Maxims
/ˈmæk.sɪmz/
Definitions
- (n.) General legal principles or established doctrines that guide interpretation and application of the law.
The judge relied on well-known maxims to interpret the statute.
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- maxim
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Commentary
Maxims often summarize broad legal concepts and can serve as persuasive aids in judicial reasoning but are not absolute rules.
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