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model(noun, concept, philosophy, measure, system)
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ordinance(noun, order, rule, decree, instruction)
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origin(noun, law, cause, rule, reason)
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pattern(noun, plan, measure, system, belief)
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practice(noun, rule, belief, course, policy)
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soul(noun, quality, character, energy, spirit)
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uprightness(noun, honor, right, confidence, goodness)
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moral(noun, adjective, idea, instruction, ethos)
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consideration(noun, reason, idea, matter, source)
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core(noun, support, action, quality, character)
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custom(noun, plan, rule, method, formulation)
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dictate(noun, verb, rule, command)
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grounds(noun, concept, action, philosophy, reason)
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groundwork(noun, cause)
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honour(noun, ideal)
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inspiration(noun, feeling, cause, energy, spirit)
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mainspring(noun, cause, reason, idea, base)
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morals(noun, goodness, honesty, virtue, integrity)
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motto(noun, rule, instruction, teaching)
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pith(noun, quality, feeling, character, energy)
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