Synonyms of canons

canons

noun

plural of canon

1

as in doctrines

a statement or body of statements concerning faith or morals proclaimed by a church

members of the church must abide by its canons

Synonyms & Similar Words

• doctrines
• dogmata
• principles
• dogmas
• creeds
• theologies
• beliefs
• tenets
• convictions
• ideologies
• philosophies
• precepts
• axioms
• canon laws
• idealogies
• symbols
• credos

2

as in lists

a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system

the canon of plays that are attributed to William Shakespeare

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lists
• listings
• catalogues
• registers
• catalogs
• rolls
• rosters
• registries
• directories
• schedules
• checklists
• chronologies
• roll calls
• tables
• menus
• indices
• bibliographies
• indexes
• compilations
• compendia
• agendas
• inventories
• enumerations
• payrolls
• compendiums
• dockets
• glossaries
• catalogues raisonnés
• calendars
• timetables
• manifests

3

as in laws

a collection or system of rules of conduct

the ABA Model Code of Professional Responsibility is a lawyer's canon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• laws
• constitutions
• codes
• decalogues
• disciplines
• common law
• establishments
• legislations