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