Saying that goes without saying (5)

I believe the answer is:

axiom

(Other definitions for axiom that I've seen before include "Basic proposition" , "Established principle" , "Principle; assumption" , "Self-evident principle" , "Accepted general truth or principle" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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