44
rule(noun, organization, concept, law, regulation)
34
precept(noun, organization, law, action, order)
27
doctrine(noun, organization, religion, concept, law)
24
law(noun, support, action, order, rule)
24
belief(noun, religion, concept, philosophy, plan)
23
axiom(noun, law, support, action, order)
21
integrity(noun, strong, honor, right, idea)
20
tenet(noun, organization, religion, law, feeling)
18
idea(noun, idea, belief, model, course)
17
basis(noun, concept, law, action, drop)
15
canon(noun, religion, law, regulation, order)
15
fundamental(noun, law, support, action, drop)
14
dogma(noun, organization, religion, concept, law)
14
opinion(noun, philosophy, view, measure, idea)
14
postulate(noun, concept, law, support, action)
13
source(noun, law, support, action, cause)
13
proposition(noun, law, plan, rule, view)
12
maxim(noun, organization, law, plan, rule)
12
honesty(noun, strong, honor, right, belief)
12
regulation(noun, organization, law, rule, standard)
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