canon laws

noun

Definition of canon lawsnext
plural of canon law
as in philosophies

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  1. philosophies
  2. ideologies
  3. convictions
  4. tenets
  5. beliefs
Noun
  • The mom of two is widely known for her daring, trailblazing and even empowering looks and fashion philosophies.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Actions, attitudes and philosophies should be judged, at least in part, by the history, motivations and hypocrisies of those who offer them.
    Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of philosophies
Noun
  • In a Middle East marred by seemingly endless conflict and disparate ideologies, there exists an undercurrent of hope—a movement toward connection, collaboration, and shared prosperity.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • On social media, the man described himself as an ex-Muslim and a vocal critic of Islam, frequently sharing posts supportive of far-right ideologies.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of ideologies
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  • Defendants also can join the program as an alternative to paying fines as the result of convictions within the district court.
    Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Prior to its passage, theft of items worth $950 or less was a misdemeanor, but Prop 36 will make the offense into a felon if the person has two or more prior convictions for certain crimes, according to the California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of convictions
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  • If structural shifts are really at play for most goods, brands will have to reconsider several of the management tenets of the past decade.
    Stéphane JG Girod, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • When asked about the team’s motivation this weekend in New England, Bills head coach Sean McDermott highlighted two main tenets.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of tenets
Noun
  • These systems understand and interpret human emotions, beliefs, and intentions, enabling richer interactions.
    Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Attitudes and not beliefs There are limitations to what the team at APPC has concluded.
    Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of beliefs
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