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TENET

a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true

The meaning of the word tenet is a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true.

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abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
verdantgreen in tint or color
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
reaperone that reaps
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
propsomething that props or sustains : support
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude