Maxims discouraging misconduct Crossword Clue

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Maxims discouraging misconduct Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DISCOURAGING (adjective)
1. depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
2. expressing disapproval in order to dissuade
MISCONDUCT (noun)
1. activity that transgresses moral or civil law
2. bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another’s behalf
MISCONDUCT (verb)
1. behave badly
2. manage badly or incompetently

Hint 3: Anagram

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