Canon and Dictum

Canon

Canon noun - A statement or body of statements concerning faith or morals proclaimed by a church.
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Dictum and canon are semantically related in law topic. In some cases you can use "Dictum" instead a noun "Canon".

Nearby Words: canonical, canonization, canonize

Dictum

Dictum noun - An authoritative declaration.
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Synonyms for Dictum

Canon and dictum are semantically related in decree topic. Sometimes you can use "Canon" instead a noun "Dictum".
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