Orthodoxy - English meaning

noun

An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.

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His belief in extraterrestrial life

noun

The feeling of being certain that something exists or is true

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[ c ] philosophical beliefs, [ c ] he made no secret of his belief that she was guilty., [ u ] i ha…

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A formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence.

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She had a previous conviction for a similar offence

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A strong belief that is not likely to change, or the strong feeling that your beliefs are right

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[ c ] he has no ability to communicate his convictions., [ u ] his followers believed with varying …

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A decision made by a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime

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Have a conviction for sth he has two previous convictions for tax evasion., too many defendants are…

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A statement of the beliefs or aims which guide someone's actions.

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He announced his credo in his first editorial

noun

A statement of basic belief

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His credo is "less is more."

noun

A system of religious belief; a faith.

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People of many creeds and cultures

noun

A formal statement or system of esp. religious beliefs

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[ u ] the law forbids discrimination because of race, color, or creed.

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A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group.

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The doctrine of predestination

noun

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

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The dogmas of faith

noun

A fixed belief or set of beliefs that people are expected to accept without any doubts

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[ u ] liberal/conservative dogma

noun

A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action.

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The idea of linking pay to performance has caught on

noun

The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it.

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The principles and practice of teaching

verb

Us spelling of practise.

verb

Perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to acquire, improve or maintain proficiency in it.

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I need to practise my french

noun

The occupation, profession, or work of a teacher.

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I went into teaching because i like working with children

verb

Impart knowledge to or instruct (someone) as to how to do something.

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She taught him to read

noun

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

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The tenets of a democratic society

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A principle that is an accepted belief of a particular group

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A major tenet of the women’s movement has been that society needs their talents.

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A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.

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Darwin's theory of evolution

noun

The ability to see something or to be seen from a particular place.

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The end of the tunnel came into view

verb

Look at or inspect.

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The public can view the famous hall with its unique staircase

noun

What you can see from a particular place, or the ability to see from a particular place

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[ u ] she turned a corner and disappeared from view., [ c ] our room had spectacular views of the m…