The hypotheses rather than the practice (6)

I believe the answer is:

theory

(Other definitions for theory that I've seen before include "Assumption" , "Hypothesis - doctrine" , "Hypothetical reasoning" , "Supposition or idea" , "Hypothesis or concept" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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