Definition of tenet

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ten·et    (tnt) KEY  

NOUN:

An opinion, doctrine, or principle held as being true by a person or especially by an organization. See Synonyms at doctrine.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Probably from Medieval Latin, from Latin, third person sing. present indicative of tenre, to hold; see ten- in Indo-European roots

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