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
  • 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
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  • 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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  • 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
  • The percentage of wrongful convictions that include false confessions also leaped when the crime was a homicide.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of convictions
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  • The tenets of value investing are found in Graham and David Dodd’s book Security Analysis, first published in 1934.
    Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This is one of the central tenets of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future which calls for greater investment in teachers.
    Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of tenets
Noun
  • Shared traditions like festive meals and gatherings and exchanging gifts represent the importance of community and kindness — values that resonate across cultures and beliefs.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For centuries, The Courier Journal reported more than 100 years ago, their remains were kept in Roman catacombs alongside other martyrs who had been killed over their religious beliefs before being taken to a convent in Agnani, Italy, sometime around 1700.
    Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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