canon laws

noun

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plural of canon law
as in philosophies

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  1. philosophies
  2. ideologies
  3. convictions
  4. tenets
  5. beliefs
Noun
  • With Mars retrograde in Leo, you’re being pulled back into old philosophies and perceptions.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The following day, Mars will station retrograde in Leo — your ninth house of expansion and self-discovery – prompting you to reflect on everything from your belief systems on love to whether your romantic connections align with your personal philosophies.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of philosophies
Noun
  • Rebel forces now controlling Syria are dominated by groups with ties to extremist ideologies, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a group with al-Qaeda roots.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Syria’s opposition forces are decentralized and made up of different ideologies, albeit united by a common goal of upending the Assad regime.
    Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of ideologies
Noun
  • During the next 22 years, she was involved in a cavalcade of mostly low-level criminal cases, including a trio of burglary convictions, a grand theft conviction and a shoplifting conviction.
    Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The lesson here is that staying true to a brand’s convictions earns the long-term loyalty of customers who share the same values.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of convictions
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  • These are the key tenets of friendship, regardless of gender.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Some might suggest that peddling ideas of heroic viticulture is akin to marketing gamesmanship, that the consumer is forced to foot the bill for wines produced too far from the tenets of entrepreneurship and economies of scale.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of tenets
Noun
  • Instead of adjusting their beliefs, individuals advocate for their perspective and attempt to sway others to see things their way.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Conforming Conforming involves adjusting your own beliefs or behaviors to align with someone else’s.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of beliefs
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