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canonicity

/kænˈɒnɪsɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does canonicity mean?

noun

The quality of being authoritative or definitive, especially in a matter of doctrine or interpretation. The state of being considered a standard or model of excellence.

Example

"The new edition of the book established a new standard of canonicity for the field of literary criticism."

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