dogma

US /ˈdɑːɡ.mə/
UK /ˈdɑːɡ.mə/
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1.

a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true

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The church's dogma states that salvation is achieved through faith.
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He challenged the prevailing scientific dogma of his time.
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