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Underlying principle (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tenet

(Other definitions for tenet that I've seen before include "Key principle" , "Fundamental belief" , "Dogma or principle" , "Rule" , "That's the law" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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