| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | adage | a traditional guiding saying |
| 2. | approach | a usual way of dealing |
| 3. | article of faith | a firmly held belief |
| 4. | axiom | a self-evident basic truth |
| 5. | basic truth | a core accepted truth |
| 6. | basis | the underlying support or reason |
| 7. | bedrock | the fundamental supporting idea |
| 8. | belief | something accepted as true |
| 9. | benchmark | a point of reference |
| 10. | byword | a brief guiding saying |
| 11. | canon | an accepted rule or standard |
| 12. | cause | a principle or ideal supported |
| 13. | central idea | the main underlying concept |
| 14. | code | a system of guiding rules |
| 15. | conviction | a firmly held belief |
| 16. | cornerstone | a fundamental supporting element |
| 17. | creed | a set of guiding beliefs |
| 18. | criterion | a standard for judgment |
| 19. | design | an intended arrangement or plan |
| 20. | dictum | a formal authoritative saying |
| 21. | directive | an official instruction or rule |
| 22. | discretion | careful sound judgment |
| 23. | doctrine | a stated belief or policy |
| 24. | duty | a moral or legal obligation |
| 25. | equity | fairness and impartiality |
| 26. | essence | the basic nature or core |
| 27. | ethic | a moral guiding standard |
| 28. | ethos | the guiding spirit or values |
| 29. | fact | something known to be true |
| 30. | first law | a primary governing rule |
| 31. | formula | a fixed guiding method |
| 32. | foundation | a basic supporting idea |
| 33. | framework | a basic supporting structure |
| 34. | fundamental | a basic essential rule or truth |
| 35. | golden rule | a basic guiding rule |
| 36. | governing idea | the main controlling concept |
| 37. | ground | the underlying basis or reason |
| 38. | guide | something that directs action |
| 39. | guideline | a general guiding rule |
| 40. | guiding idea | a central directing concept |
| 41. | heart | the central or vital part |
| 42. | honor | adherence to moral standards |
| 43. | ideal | a guiding standard of perfection |
| 44. | injunction | an authoritative command or rule |
| 45. | instruction | a direction for action |
| 46. | integrity | steadfast adherence to values |
| 47. | judgment | the ability to decide wisely |
| 48. | justice | fairness according to right |
| 49. | key belief | an important guiding belief |
| 50. | keystone | a central supporting element |
| 51. | law | an established rule or principle |
| 52. | leading idea | the main guiding concept |
| 53. | line | a stated policy or position |
| 54. | logic | the reasoning behind something |
| 55. | mainstay | a chief source of support |
| 56. | mandate | an authoritative order or policy |
| 57. | maxim | a short statement of principle |
| 58. | measure | a standard for comparison |
| 59. | method | an established way of doing |
| 60. | morality | principles of right conduct |
| 61. | motto | a brief guiding phrase |
| 62. | norm | a usual or accepted standard |
| 63. | obligation | something one is bound to do |
| 64. | operating rule | a rule for functioning |
| 65. | outlook | a general way of viewing |
| 66. | philosophy | a guiding system of ideas |
| 67. | policy | a guiding course of action |
| 68. | position | a particular view or policy |
| 69. | postulate | an assumed basic principle |
| 70. | precept | a rule guiding behavior or thought |
| 71. | premise | a starting assumption or basis |
| 72. | proposition | a stated idea or claim |
| 73. | protocol | an accepted set of rules |
| 74. | rationale | the underlying reason or logic |
| 75. | reason | a basis for belief or action |
| 76. | rectitude | morally correct behavior or thinking |
| 77. | responsibility | a duty or obligation |
| 78. | right | what is morally correct |
| 79. | rule | a guiding standard or requirement |
| 80. | school | a body of shared doctrine |
| 81. | scruple | a moral principle or doubt |
| 82. | stance | a declared position or view |
| 83. | standard | an accepted level or rule |
| 84. | structure | an arranged supporting system |
| 85. | system | an organized set of methods |
| 86. | teaching | a doctrine or instruction |
| 87. | tenet | a belief or guiding doctrine |
| 88. | thesis | a central proposition or claim |
| 89. | touchstone | a test or standard |
| 90. | truth | something accepted as true |
| 91. | underpinning | a supporting basic idea |
| 92. | value | a core belief about importance |
| 93. | verity | a true principle or belief |
| 94. | virtue | moral excellence or goodness |
| 95. | watchword | a guiding word or slogan |
| 96. | wisdom | sound guiding judgment |
| 97. | word | an authoritative statement or promise |
| 98. | working rule | a practical guiding rule |
| 99. | worldview | an overall guiding perspective |
| 100. | yardstick | a standard for measuring |
