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can·on

canon

 
pronunciation:
kae nn
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a religious law, code, or body of laws.
synonyms:
code, doctrine
similar words:
belief, line, principle, regulation, rule
definition 2: a collection of works, such as plays, musical compositions, or the like, that are frequently performed and considered to be of the highest quality.