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I believe the answer is:

axioms

(Other definitions for axioms that I've seen before include "Self-evident truths" , "precepts" , "The truth of these sayings are self-evident" , "Statements accepted as true" , "Accepted general truths or principles" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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