An official book of Friends’ testimonies, beliefs, and practices compiled by a Yearly Meeting body of Friends. The book is meant to provide guidance (queries and advices) for individuals and organizational groupings of the religious body. The structure and membership of the group, the procedures of well-ordered business, the legalities of marriage, and stewardship of group property are explained. These are sources of tradition and not dogma. They are periodically updated to respond to current needs. Sometimes called “A Book of Discipline.”