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tenet
Definitions
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noun
A
tenet
is
a
principle
,
belief
,
or
doctrine
generally
held
to
be
true
,
especially
one
that
is
part
of
a
larger
system
of
beliefs
or
philosophy
.
One
of
the
core
tenets
of
democracy
is
the
right
to
free
speech
.
The
tenets
of
Buddhism
include
the
Four
Noble
Truths
.
He
questioned
the
tenets
of
the
new
policy
,
seeking
more
evidence
.
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Language
Latin
Original word
tenet
Originally meant
he holds
Background
The word 'tenet' comes from the Latin word 'tenet', which means 'he holds'. It was used to describe beliefs or principles that people hold onto. It entered English in the early 17th century.