Canon

/kˈænən/

/ˈkænən/

Canon

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

synonyms : canyon

generally accepted rules or principles, especially those that are considered as fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

a polyphonic composition in which each singer or instrument takes turn in repeating the theme melody after a given duration

a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired

a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church

a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter

Examples

1. This cannon is canon.

2. X-Men has a canon.

3. Arthurian canon has basically gotten the urban fantasy treatment.

4. - Is that canon, the Galapagos Islands? -