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axiom(noun, law, regulation, rule, attitude)
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belief(noun, rule, idea, statement, principle)
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bylaw(regulation, order, charge, rule, society)
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convention(noun, style, rule, attitude, practice)
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creed(noun, religion, charge, philosophy, plan)
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curate(noun, clergy)
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dean(noun, clergy)
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declaration(noun, rule, belief, statement, principle)
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guideline(noun, law, regulation, order, rule)
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iconic(adjective, classical)
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legislation(regulation, order, charge, rule, society)
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model(noun, law, regulation, order, rule)
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prebendary(noun, clergy)
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prelate(noun, clergy)
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priest(noun, clergy)
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ritual(noun, style, plan, rule, practice)
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table(noun, plan, rule, account, record)
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touchstone(noun, rule, measure, test, standard)
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type(noun, style, rule, practice, system)
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yardstick(noun, rule, measure, test, standard)
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