Canon
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'''Canon''' may mean:
In '''religion''':
Canon law, all legislation adopted by an ecumenical council of the Catholic or Eastern Orthodox churches
Canon (priest), a form of Christian priest
''Canon'', a collection of texts accepted by a religious community as authoritative or divinely inspired, such as:
: Biblical canon
: Taoist canon
: Tripitaka
'''Other uses''':
Canon (music), a contrapuntal composition that employs a melody with one or more imitations
''Canon'' is another word for the Mediæval psaltery, a stringed instrument
Canon (fiction), the body of works that are considered to be "genuine" or "official" within a certain fictional universe. In many instances, it's mistaken for 'cannon', which has of course an entirely different meaning.
Canon Inc., a Japanese corporation that specialises in imaging and optical products.
''Literary canon'', a body of literature which is widely considered to define a certain civilization, such as:
: Western canon
: Chinese classic texts
: Geek canon
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