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Precept

/prˈiˌsɛpt/
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(noun) A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

An ounce of practice is worth a pound of precept.
Example is better than precept.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The school operated according to the ____ that every child deserves equal opportunity to succeed.

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