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canon

A canon is a principle, law or standard by which people are judged or a member of the clergy living according to these principles or laws. (noun)

  1. An example of a canon is a moral principle that a group believes is correct or proper.
  2. An example of a canon is a member of the Roman Catholic clergy.

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