Background for canon

canon

/ˈkæn.ən/

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A generally accepted principle; a rule.

Examples :

"The trial must proceed according to the canons of law."

doctrine philosophy theory literature religion law culture

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A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field.

Examples :

"Shakespeare's plays are a central part of the literary canon taught in many high school English classes. "

literature culture

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The works of a writer that have been accepted as authentic.

Examples :

"the entire Shakespeare canon"

literature writing culture

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A eucharistic prayer, particularly the Roman Canon.

Examples :

"During the Catholic Mass, the priest recited the canon, a central prayer focusing on the Eucharist. "

religion ritual theology

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A religious law or body of law decreed by the church.

Examples :

"We must proceed according to canon law."

religion law theology doctrine

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A catalogue of saints acknowledged and canonized in the Roman Catholic Church.

Examples :

"The new saint's name was added to the canon of recognized saints in the Roman Catholic Church. "

religion theology

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In monasteries, a book containing the rules of a religious order.

Examples :

"The new monks studied the monastery's canon to learn the specific rules and guidelines of their order. "

religion theology literature

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A member of a cathedral chapter; one who possesses a prebend in a cathedral or collegiate church.

Examples :

"Canon Davies presided over the morning service at the cathedral. "

religion organization theology

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A piece of music in which the same melody is played by different voices, but beginning at different times; a round.

Examples :

"Pachelbel’s Canon has become very popular."

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(Roman law) A rent or stipend payable at some regular time, generally annual, e.g., canon frumentarius

Examples :

"The monastery paid a small canon of wheat each year to the lord of the land, as specified in the old agreements. "

property law finance economy

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Those sources, especially including literary works, which are considered part of the main continuity regarding a given fictional universe.

Examples :

"Only events from the books and the author's website are considered official Star Wars canon; the rest is considered "Legends." "

story literature media entertainment

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A rolled and filleted loin of meat; also called cannon.

Examples :

"a canon of beef or lamb"

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A large size of type formerly used for printing the church canons, standardized as 48-point.

Examples :

"The printing press struggled to create a legible version of the church's legal codes, until they finally used a canon for its large, 48-point size. "

type writing language technical

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The part of a bell by which it is suspended; the ear or shank of a bell.

Examples :

"The bell ringer carefully inspected the canon of the church bell for any cracks before attempting to hang it. "

part bell-ringing sound structure

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noun

Examples :

"The pool ball made a loud canon off the side cushion. "

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A clergy member serving a cathedral or collegiate church.

Examples :

"The new Canon celebrated Mass at the cathedral every Sunday morning. "

religion person job

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A canon regular, a member of any of several Roman Catholic religious orders.

Examples :

"The canon at the local church spent his days serving the community and leading prayers. "

religion person group theology

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A Near Eastern and Caucasian musical instrument related to the zither, dulcimer, or harp having either 26 strings and a single bridge, or twice that number and two bridges.

Examples :

"The musician carefully tuned the strings of her canon, preparing to play a traditional folk song. "

music entertainment