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Maxim Noun Rule Adage Principle Interpret Language Assumption

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(NOUN)

rule: saying: adage

According to this principle, we interpret language on the assumption that its sender is obeying four
maxims.(NOUN)

Anderson's respect appears undiminished, however, and is further indicated in his upholding of the
modesty maxim.

But the Freudian maxim holds true: Laughter is just an expression of fear.

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