canon synonyms

canon

n.

  1. A rule or standard

    rule, principle, criterion, code; see command 1, declaration 2, law 3, measure 2.

  2. Accepted works

    literary canon, oeuvre, complete works, recognized works; see bible 1, 2, literature 1. See syn. study at law.

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