canons

1. a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophyExamples: "the neoclassical canon"; "canons of polite society"Synonyms: canon

2. a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapterSynonyms: canon

3. a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfallSynonyms: canon, canyon

4. a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other partsSynonyms: canon

5. a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic ChurchSynonyms: canon

6. a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspiredSynonyms: canon