article of faith

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noun

a fundamental belief; tenet.

Also called article of belief.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English

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article of faith

—n
1.	Christianity any of the clauses or propositions into which a creed or other statement of doctrine is divided
2.	a deeply held belief

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