maxim; personal standard
A principle or rule that guides one's conduct; often used in philosophical or ethical contexts.
He lives by the maxim 'Be honest.'
In Kant's ethics, maxims are treated as an important concept.
pass rate; ratio of successful applicants
Standard kanji spelling for this philosophical term.
Variant kanji spelling; less common but attested.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 格 (standard, rule) and 率 (ratio, rule) suggest a compound meaning 'standard rule' or 'guiding principle'.