Cryptic crossword clue
The principle of no credit 8

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

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What does DOCTRINE mean?

DOCTRINE noun
  1. A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
  2. The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group or text.

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