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The definition of canon

9 Definitions of: canon

1. noun, Christianity a Church decree enacted to regulate morals or religious practices
2. noun, a general rule or standard, as of judgment, morals, etc
3. noun, a principle or accepted criterion applied in a branch of learning or art
4. noun, RC Church the complete list of the canonized saints
5. noun, RC Church the prayer in the Mass in which the Host is consecrated
6. noun, a list of writings, esp sacred writings, officially recognized as genuine
7. noun, a piece of music in which an extended melody in one part is imitated successively in one or more other parts. See also round, catch
8. noun, a list of the works of an author that are accepted as authentic
9. noun, (formerly) a size of printer's type equal to 48 point
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1. noun, one of several priests on the permanent staff of a cathedral, who are responsible for organizing services, maintaining the fabric, etc
2. noun, RC Church. Also called: canon regular a member of either of two religious orders, the Augustinian or Premonstratensian Canons, living communally as monks but performing clerical duties
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Synonyms:	rule, standard, principle, regulation, formula, criterion, dictate, statute, yardstick, precept	And more...

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