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mot⋅to

[mot-oh]
–noun, plural -toes, -tos.
1. a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc.
2. a sentence, phrase, or word expressing the spirit or purpose of a person, organization, city, etc., and often inscribed on a badge, banner, etc.

Origin:
1580–90; < It < LL muttum sound, utterance. See mot
mot·to   (mŏt'ō)   
n.   pl. mot·toes or mot·tos
  1. A brief statement used to express a principle, goal, or ideal. See Synonyms at saying.
  2. A sentence, phrase, or word of appropriate character inscribed on or attached to an object.
  3. A maxim adopted as a guide to one's conduct.

[Italian, word, motto, probably from Vulgar Latin *mōttum, word; see mot.]
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