Academic query

1.  In actual practice as a Lawyer, it really does not matter.

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In literary terms, a legal maxim is a very concise expression more like a term of any fundamental rule or principle. It is often pedagogical and often relates to some specific actions.

In order to avoid the use of long definitions we often use one single word or a term. Likewise goes for a legal maxim.

For example, take a maxim ‘Ab Initio’ which means ‘from the beginning of’ or ‘from the start of something’, so instead of writing from the beginning

There are many different legal maxims that are used regularly on different judicial proceedings and other areas.

Due to this it can be easily understood that a legal maxim is one which elucidates (make clear) a legal principle, proposition or concept. There are hundreds of legal maxims which are commonly used and are of uttermost importance in the field of law.

Therefore, it's crucial for a lawyer not to merely remember the legal maxims but to understand when and where they're applicable.

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