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More than a hypothesis, but not quite a law (6)

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I believe the answer is:

theory

(Other definitions for theory that I've seen before include "Proposed explanation of something" , "Principle on which practice is based" , "Hypothesis - doctrine" , "General principles, as opposed to practice" , "Assumption" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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