credo
US /ˈkriː.doʊ/
UK /ˈkriː.doʊ/
1.
a statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions
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His personal credo is to always act with integrity.
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The company's credo emphasizes customer satisfaction above all else.
2.
(in Christian worship) a statement of belief recited as part of the liturgy
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The congregation recited the Nicene Credo.
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The choir sang a beautiful rendition of the Credo.