canˇon
canˇon/ˈkanən/
noun
- a general law, rule, principle, or criterion by which something is judged."the appointment violated the canons of fair play and equal opportunity"synonyms: principle, rule, law, tenet, precept, formula, standard, convention, norm, pattern, model, exemplar, criterion, measure, yardstick, benchmark, test
- a collection or list of sacred books accepted as genuine."the formation of the biblical canon"
- (in the Roman Catholic Church) the part of the Mass containing the words of consecration.
- a piece in which the same melody is begun in different parts successively, so that the imitations overlap."the very simple rhythmic structure of this double canon"
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1. a : a regulation or dogma decreed by a church council b : a provision of canon law 2. [Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin, from Latin, model]
Canon (Greek: κανονικός, romanized: kanonikós) is a Christian title usually used to refer to a member of certain bodies in subject to an ecclesiastical rule ...
canon ˇ noun. a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired.
Find here links to all formats of the current Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church published together with the Rules of Order.
1. plural usually cannon a : a large, heavy gun usually mounted on a carriage b : a heavy-caliber automatic aircraft gun firing explosive shells.
It refers to being one (adjectival) or a group (noun) of official, authentic or approved rules or laws, particularly ecclesiastical.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and other markets.
The Canon shall specify the duties of each Standing Commission. Standing Commissions shall be composed of five Bishops, five Priests and/or Deacons of this ...
3 days ago ˇ CANON meaning: 1. a Christian priest with special duties in a cathedral 2. a rule, principle, or law, especially…. Learn more.