
Tenet
Guiding Actions
A tenet directs how a person or group behaves or makes decisions.

The tenet of sustainability guides our company's environmental policies.
Implicit Commitment
Adopting a tenet implies a strong commitment to it, often foundational to a group's identity.

Nonviolence is a central tenet of their community.
Cultural Sensitivity
In discussions, respect the tenets of various cultures to avoid offending someone.

He was careful not to criticize the cultural tenets of his international colleagues.
Compare with
BeliefConvictionCreedDoctrineDogmaIdeologyPhilosophyPrinciple
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