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Sense: Noun: fundamental law

Synonyms:

law , rule , fundamental , truth , foundation , basis

Sense: Noun: belief or set of beliefs - often plural

Synonyms:

belief , faith , code , ideal , guiding light, guiding star, maxim, doctrine, policy , guideline , ethic, creed , dogma, tenet , ethos, value

Sense: Noun: morals - plural

Synonyms:

morals, ideals, virtue, integrity , underpinning, scruples, standards, ethics, uprightness

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