principles, rules, guidelines, tenets, doctrines, maxims, axioms, commandments, teachings, instructions, edicts, decrees, regulations, laws, norms, standards, precepts
meticulous - conscientious - precise - careful - diligent - thorough - exact - fastidious - punctilious - rigorous - attentive - particular - fussy - exacting - painstaking - methodical - accurate - strict - honest - upright - ethical - principled - moral - virtuous - honorable - trustworthy - reliable - dependable - scrupulously - scrupulously fair - scrupulously accurate
Scrupulous refers to someone who is very careful about doing things honestly and correctly. It emphasizes adhering to one's moral principles and being precise and thorough in conduct. Such a person pays careful attention to details and is not willing to compromise on their standards or integrity.