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For other uses, see Motto (disambiguation) . A motto (derived from the Latin muttum, 'mutter', by way of Italian motto, 'word', 'sentence') is a maxim, a phrase meant to formally summarize the general motivation or intention of an individual, family, social group or organization.hips and submarines in the Royal Navy each have a badge and motto, as do units of the Royal Air Force. Latin has been very common for mottos, but for nation states their official language is generally chosen.
noun. 1  A phrase expressing the aims or nature of an enterprise, organization, or candidate; a motto. 2  A phrase used repeatedly, as in advertising or promotion: âall the slogans and shibboleths coined out of the ideals of the peoples for the uses of imperialismâ (Margaret Sanger).