Motto Definition
mŏtō
mottoes, mottos
noun
mottoes, mottos
A brief statement used to express a principle, goal, or ideal.
“Exuberance over taste!” is my motto.
American Heritage
A word, phrase, or sentence chosen as expressive of the goals or ideals of a nation, group, family, etc. and inscribed on a seal, banner, coin, coat of arms, etc.
Webster's New World
A maxim adopted as a principle of behavior.
Webster's New World
(heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.
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motto
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