Ethic: alternatives and connections

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Ethic

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Chartism 76% connected

The principles of a political party in England (1838-48), which contended for universal suffrage, the vote by ballot, annual parliaments, equal elect…

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Principle 76% connected

Beginning; commencement.

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System 76% connected

An assemblage of objects arranged in regular subordination, or after some distinct method, usually logical or scientific; a complete whole of objects…

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Precept 70% connected

To teach by precepts.

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Principle 70% connected

Beginning; commencement.

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