noun
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a general, universal rule; an axiom.
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a rule; a regulation.
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that which is right, proper or appropriate; propriety.
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conformity with what is proper or fitting; the quality of being righteous; rectitude; justice.
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impartiality; fairness.
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reward or penalty as deserved; decision of a law court; just deserts.
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one of six systems of Indian philosophy, propounded by the sage Gautama.
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the science or philosophy of law; jurisprudence.
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the science of correct reasoning; science which describes relationships among propositions in terms of implication, contradiction, contrariety, conversion, etc.; logic.
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all the rules of conduct established and enforced by the authority, legislation or custom of a given community, state, etc.; law.
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concisely expressed principle or rule of conduct or a statement of a general truth; a maxim.
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a kind of archaic tax.
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(fig.) an illogical argument; quarrelsomeness.