canon laws

noun

plural of canon law
as in philosophies

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  1. philosophies
  2. ideologies
  3. theologies
  4. convictions
  5. beliefs
  6. tenets
Noun
  • Conflicting parenting philosophies may also strain family relationships, as adult children and grandparents sometimes disagree over how children should be raised, according to Blake.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The closures of distinctive schools like Hampshire and Wells Colleges highlight the loss of innovative teaching philosophies.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of philosophies
Noun
  • Though there are more Democrats unaffiliated with religion than Republicans, many people of faith do not see progressive ideologies like socialism as contradictory to their beliefs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Between August 9 and 25, Mercury transits Leo, your 9th house of foreign places and ideologies.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of ideologies
Noun
  • Instead, there are countless influencers, preachers, and personalities who have created niche movements with their own theologies and political alignments.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, The New York Review of Books, 11 July 2026
  • But theologies aside, Patmos is also downright breathtaking.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Definition of theologies
Noun
  • To secure convictions, prosecutors needed a less severe manslaughter option.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • His strong convictions and unwavering determination to defend freedom and democracy left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of convictions
Noun
  • White, Clark and others with the Fever have been asked to respond to Cunningham’s beliefs since, and other voices in the league have weighed in as well.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The defendant’s lawyers disputed that argument, asserting the evidence doesn’t prove Robinson’s motivation was connected to Kirk’s political or religious beliefs.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of beliefs
Noun
  • Depth has been one of the key tenets of Kirby Smart’s coaching philosophy.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The environment taught him that marketing tenets like clarity, repetition, and timing need to be a big part of L&D’s ability to influence.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of tenets
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