A body of principles is a set of values and beliefs that guide an individual or group's behavior. The term 'ETHICS' (6 letters) refers to the moral principles that govern a person's behavior, while 'ETHIC' (5 letters) is a system of moral values. 'CANON' (5 letters) is a set of rules or principles that are accepted as authoritative, while 'CREDOS' (6 letters) is a statement of beliefs or principles. 'CODE' (4 letters) is a set of rules or regulations, and 'AMORAL' (6 letters) is the absence of morality or ethical principles. Together, these terms refer to a body of principles that guide an individual or group's behavior.