Dogma ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Dogma ( noun )

1. A belief or set of beliefs that is accepted by the members of a group without being questioned or doubted.
2. A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from late latin, from greek dogmat-, from dokein "seem good".

Examples:

1. The Church's dogma on the nature of the Trinity is central to Christian theology.
2. The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present.
3. The company's new corporate dogma is to focus on customer satisfaction.
4. He was accused of not adhering to party dogma.
5. The theory is supported by a number of scientific dogmas.

(As a verb)

Dogma ( verb )

1. A belief or set of beliefs that is accepted by the members of a group without being questioned or doubted.
2. A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from late latin, from greek dogmat-, from dokein "seem good".

Examples:

1. The Church's dogma on the nature of the Trinity is central to Christian theology.
2. The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present.
3. The company's new corporate dogma is to focus on customer satisfaction.
4. He was accused of not adhering to party dogma.
5. The theory is supported by a number of scientific dogmas.