First Known Use: circa 1600
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tenet
noun te·net \ˈte-nət also ˈtē-nət\
: a belief or idea that is very important to a group
Full Definition of TENET
: a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true; especially : one held in common by members of an organization, movement, or profession
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Origin of TENET
Latin, he holds, from tenēre to hold
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