This principle subsequently became the watchword of commonsense Bible exegesis. Let nature speak for itself' became the watchword of a new brand of scientific objectivity. Plato and the Stoics had made perfection a philosophical watchword. Fulfilling the current plan became the watchword of Soviet bureaucracy. Austerity is the watchword, and rationing is still in force. Rajarajan is from the old school of life, and honesty is his watchword. With freedom of religion the new watchword, the Church of England was dis-established in Virginia. Brazilians, let our watchword from this day forth be 'Independence or Death! Our watchword is the destruction of Nazism from its roots. Candidates for the legislative elections took advantage of antisemitism as a watchword in parliamentary elections. Her name was a watchword for the progressive faction. Any attacking regiment was supposed to first shout the watchword. Its opening sentence was adopted as the watchword of the movement to Trenton. Throughout the 18th century, the watchword of translators was ease of reading. The service traditionally concludes with the singing of "Forward be our watchword".