Tenet
/ˈtɛnɪt/
A tenet is a core principle or belief that guides actions and thoughts.
Examples
- Their policy reflects the tenet that safety comes first.
- He wrote a book defending the tenet of free speech.
- The scientist's tenets guided his research methodology.
- Tenet of the organization is to promote transparency.
- She questioned the tenet that success equals happiness.
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