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Member of an ancient Jewish sect that strictly observed the Law (8)

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I believe the answer is:

pharisee

(Other definitions for pharisee that I've seen before include "Hare pies for the Biblical pedant" , "(Gospel) hypocrite" , "hypocritical type" , "Ancient Jewish sectarian" , "A Biblical hypocrite" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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