tenet
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noun \ˈte-nət also ˈtē-nət\Definition of TENET
: a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true; especially : one held in common by members of an organization, movement, or profession
See Examples of TENET
- the central tenets of a religion
- one of the basic tenets of the fashion industry
Origin of TENET
Latin, he holds, from tenēre to hold
First Known Use: circa 1600
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