DOGMA
dogma (dawg-m<<schwa>> ordahg-), n. A philosophy, opinion, or tenet that is strongly held,
is believed to be authoritative, and is followed steadfastly, usu. to the exclusion of other
approaches to the same subject matter; a formally stated and proclaimed doctrine of faith. Pl.
dogmas, dogmata (-m<< schwa>>-t<<schwa>>). [Blacks Law 8th]