canon
/ˈkæn.ən/ · can·on
noun
- A generally accepted principle or rule. The trial must proceed according to the canons of law.
- A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field. The works of Shakespeare are considered the canon of English literature.
- The works of a writer that have been accepted as authentic. The entire Shakespeare canon has been widely studied and admired.
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Did you know? The term 'canon' is also used in the context of the Catholic Church, referring to the official teachings and traditions of the Church.