Daily Word: DOGMA

dog·ma

   [dawg-muh, dog-] 

~ noun, plural dog·mas or ( Rare ) dog·ma·ta  [dawg-muh-tuh] 

DEFINITION: 1) An official system of principles or tenets concerning faith,morals, behavior, etc., as of a church. Synonyms: doctrine,teachings, set of beliefs, philosophy. 2) A specific tenet or doctrine authoritatively laid down, as by a church. Synonyms: tenet, canon, law. 3) Prescribed doctrine proclaimed as unquestionably true by a particular group. 4) A settled or established opinion, belief, or principle. Synonyms: conviction, certainty.

SENTENCE: These days outdated policies and dogma seem to matter more and more in politics.