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    tenet
    /ˈtɛnɪt/

    noun

    • 1. a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy: "the tenets of a democratic society"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTENET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    TENET definition: 1. one of the principles on which a belief or theory is based: 2. one of the principles on which a…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tenetTenet Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of TENET is a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true; especially : one held in common by members of an organization, movement, or profession. How to use tenet in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTENET | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    TENET meaning: 1. one of the principles on which a belief or theory is based: 2. one of the principles on which a…. Learn more.

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    Tenet definition: any opinion, principle, doctrine, dogma, etc., especially one held as true by members of a profession, group, or movement.. See examples of TENET used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTENET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    The tenets of a theory or belief are the main principles on which it is based. [formal] Non-violence and patience are the central tenets of their faith. [ + of] The judge's ruling was based on the simple commonsense tenet that no man is above the law. Synonyms: principle, rule, doctrine, creed More Synonyms of tenet.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiontenet noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of tenet noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tenetTenet - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A tenet is a principle or belief honored by a person or, more often, a group of people. "Seek pleasure and avoid pain" is a basic tenet of Hedonism. "God exists" is a tenet of most major religions.