tenet n : a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof [syn: dogma]

English

Etymology

tenet, from teneo

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛnɪt

Noun

1. An opinion, belief, or principle held to be true by someone or especially an organization.

Translations

Latin

Verb

1. he/she/it has or holds.

A tenet is any opinion, principle, dogma, or doctrine which a person or group believes or maintains, such as the tenets of Plato or of UNESCO.

Tenet may also refer to:

• TeNet Software Consultants, A company offering web solution services. Specialising in OpenSource packages and Content Management Systems.
• Tenet Healthcare, a hospital holding company
• Tenet people, an ethnic group in Sudan
• TeNeT Group, a dedicated Telecommunication and Computer Network Group, IIT-Madras
• George Tenet, Former CIA Director
• Tenet (metal band), a Canadian heavy metal band formed by two members of Strapping Young Lad
• TENET (funk band), a funk rock band from Hartford, Connecticut
• Tenet Insurance Company Limited, Singapore
• Tenet Consultants Limited, Warrington, UK. Control and Electrical Systems Design

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