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
  • For Åkerfeldt, there were two competing philosophies driving the band’s music.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026
  • Both profile well for the new philosophies implemented at the plate and on the mound.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 July 2026
Definition of philosophies
Noun
  • While this has always been the case, the AI boom and geopolitical tensions have made balancing these two ideologies an urgent matter, Persson suggested.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Justices, like any other public figures or political beings, sometimes see their ideologies and policy preferences evolve over time.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 6 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
  • Since then, prosecutors have secured 15 convictions in the criminal case.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • The driver was arrested and booked into the Placer County Jail on multiple charges, including hit-and-run, driving under the influence and DUI with prior convictions.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of convictions
Noun
  • That means moving beyond confirmation bias and the comfort of having your beliefs affirmed to seek truth and accuracy.
    — Rey Ramsey, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Instead, beliefs about aging may influence the choices people make every day, said Fitzpatrick.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026
Definition of beliefs
Noun
  • The interior resembles a personal library, with shelves housing the brand’s chains, Foundation collection and 10 tenets alongside rows of books.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • Especially in more rural destinations, be mindful of the tenets of Leave No Trace and respect local rules that are put in place to manage crowds.
    — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Definition of tenets
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