Law. A proposition (ostensibly) expressing a general rule of law, or of equity (see equity, n. 4a).
A principle or rule of law or conduct; an axiom. Cf. maxim, n.1 Obsolete.
What is learnt or taught. the ‘teaching’ of a person; a doctrine; also, a doctrine or maxim in law.
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