Meaning of the word tenets in English

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tenets

US /ˈtɛnɪts/
UK /ˈtɛnɪts/

Plural Noun

a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy

Example:
The core tenets of democracy include freedom of speech and equality.
He challenged the traditional tenets of his religion.
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