Moral principal (7)

I believe the answer is:

precept

(Other definitions for precept that I've seen before include "Rule of conduct - maxim" , "General rule for behaviour" , "Canon" , "Moral rule" , "Rubric" .)

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

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