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Term: Canon

Description:

A "canon" refers to a collection or list of rules, principles, or works that are considered authoritative in a particular field or domain. It can also denote a general rule or guideline that governs behavior or conduct. Additionally, "canon" can specifically refer to the collection of official religious texts or scriptures recognized by a particular religious community.

Sample Sentences:

As a collection of works:

1. "The Shakespearean canon includes 39 plays and 154 sonnets."
2. "The classical music canon is comprised of compositions by renowned composers like Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven."

As a rule or guideline:

1. "It is against classroom canon to use cell phones during lectures."
2. "She violated the canon of journalistic ethics by fabricating sources for her article."

Religious usage:

1. "The Bible is considered the canon of Christianity."
2. "The Islamic canon includes the Quran as the central religious text."

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• Canon Literature
• Canon Music