submaxim en · NOUN
Etymology
From sub- + maxim.
Meanings
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A maxim making up part of a greater maxim.
People are assumed to follow the maxim and submaxim, but cross-cultural differences are well-documented regarding the enactment of the submaxim.
2004, Michele J. Gelfand, Jeanne M. Brett, The Handbook of Negotiation and Culture, page 316:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| submaxims | Number=Plur | lexicographic |