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dogma

1 of 1noun
/ˈdɑɡmə/
Forms:dogmas
1

a notion or system of notions that one has to accept without questioning or arguing

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2

a belief or a belief system held by an authority who proclaims it to be undeniably true and expects immediate acceptance

  • The church's dogma was strictly enforced, leaving no room for dissenting opinions.
  • She questioned the dogma of the organization, seeking evidence rather than blind acceptance.
  • The political leader's dogma was evident in every policy decision made by the administration.
  • Critics argued that the company's dogma stifled creativity and innovation.
  • The cult's dogma required followers to adhere to a set of rigid and unquestionable rules.