Conforming to established standards (8)

I believe the answer is:

textbook

(Other definitions for textbook that I've seen before include "Volume for school or college" , "Standard reference" , "primer" , "School reference work" , "Manual for learners" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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