tenet
/ˈtɛnɪt
/ /ˈtiːnɛt /noun
A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy: the tenets of classical liberalism...
- No culture or religion can boast that its tenets are unique.
- People raised in a religion tend to accept its tenets, often without independent examination.
- One can try to apply the tenets of one's belief system to one's life.
Synonyms
principle, belief, doctrine, precept, creed, credo, article of faith, dogma, canon, rule;
theory, component of a theory, thesis, conviction, persuasion, idea, view, opinion, position, hypothesis, postulation, presumption;
(tenets) ideology, code of belief, teaching(s)
Origin
Late 16th century (superseding earlier tenent): from Latin, literally 'he holds', from the verb tenere.