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canon
Synonyms and Antonyms of canon
- Members of the church must abide by its canons.
- the canon of plays that are attributed to William Shakespeare
- The Model Rules of Professional Conduct are a lawyer's canon.
Synonym Discussion of canon
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- obey the law
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- the rules of the game
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- regulations affecting nuclear power plants
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- the precepts of effective writing
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- a statute requiring the use of seat belts
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- a city ordinance
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- the canons of good taste
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