Set of guiding beliefs (5)

I believe the answer is:

credo

(Other definitions for credo that I've seen before include "Formal statement of principles" , "Mass movement" , "Guiding principles" , "Apostles' beliefs" , "Words of believer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and the LA Times.

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