1. (noun)canon a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy Synonyms: canyon
2. (noun)canon a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter Synonyms: canyon
3. (noun)canyon, canon a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall Synonyms: canyon, canon
4. (noun)canon a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts Synonyms: canyon
5. (noun)canon a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church Synonyms: canyon
6. (noun)canon a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired Synonyms: canyon
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'canon'
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1. canon Law, in its ideal, is the statement of a principle of right in mandatory form, by competent authority, with adequate penalty for disobedience; in common use, the term is applied to any legislativ Synonyms: law, canon, economy, legislation, principle, code, edict, mandate, regulation, command, enactment, order, rule, commandment, formula, ordinance, statute, decree, jurisprudence, polity
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