Conforming to an established standard (8)

I believe the answer is:

textbook

(Other definitions for textbook that I've seen before include "School reference work" , "Volume for use in schools or colleges" , "Manual for learners" , "primer" , "Student's manual" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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