canon laws

Definition of canon lawsnext
plural of canon law

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Noun
  • The variety of robots on stage demonstrated a diverse range of engineering philosophies.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
  • McCarthy’s ability to refine passers with West Coast philosophies that often allow QBs to play off of their back foot with better timing and rhythm can also clean up some flaws in Nussmeier’s game.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Matchmakers create detailed profiles of their clients and prospective matches, including information about their dealbreakers and preferences and religious and political ideologies.
    Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
  • By empowering educators, protecting students, and keeping schools free from harmful ideologies, Congress can help Texas classrooms be safe, focused, and successful for every child.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • If there’s a genuine, committed, energetic movement to evolve these theologies, there are huge opportunities.
    Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The pair were originally sentenced in May 2023, before having some convictions — including wire fraud and obstruction of justice — reversed in 2025 and their cases remanded for resentencing.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The lasting image after the 2026 Winter Games conclude will be of a 27-year-old athlete staying resolute in his convictions.
    Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In the month-long meeting, the council decided on a set of agreements to guide how the church would observe, teach, and practice its beliefs about the life of Jesus Christ.
    Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Many of the schools that participate in Florida’s voucher program enforce rules that reflect the organization’s religious beliefs.
    Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Since launching her Senate run in December, the progressive firebrand has distinguished herself with an unconventional campaign, eschewing traditional advice regarding key tenets of campaigning, such as fundraising and advertising output.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
  • And yet, sometimes through the insistence of those same people that America live up to the tenets of public health, the system has come closer to the ideal.
    Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Canon laws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canon%20laws. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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