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Is Able To Hold On As A Rule Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CANON" which means:
- noun
- • A rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
- • A priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter
- • A ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
- • A contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts
- • A complete list of saints that have been recognized by the roman catholic church
- • A collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the bible recognized by any christian church as genuine and inspired
An example sentence would be:
- • "The bible is considered a sacred canon for christians."
- • "The literary canon often shapes our understanding of classic works of literature."
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