Cryptic crossword clue
Rules for conduct given quiet respect somehow 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PRECEPTS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Rules for conduct" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rules for conduct = precepts.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PRECEPTS mean?

PRECEPTS noun
  1. A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.
  2. A written command, especially a demand for payment.
  3. An order issued by one local authority to another specifying the rate of tax to be charged on its behalf.

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