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canon (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkænən/

A general law, rule, principle, or criterion by which something is judged.

The principle of 'innocent until proven guilty' is a cornerstone of the legal canon.
His work is a major contribution to the literary canon.
The scientific canon is constantly being updated with new discoveries.

literary canon (collocation): The body of books and poems that are widely accepted as being the most important and influential. — "Many students study works that are considered part of the English literary canon."
legal canon (collocation): The established principles and rules of law. — "The idea of due process is central to the legal canon."
scientific canon (collocation): The accepted theories and findings within a field of science. — "New evidence can challenge the existing scientific canon."