article of faith

American  

noun

1. a fundamental belief; tenet.

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article of faith British  

noun

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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Etymology

Origin of article of faith

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

Mr. Wright asserts, almost as an article of faith, that war will always involve some human intervention.

From The Wall Street Journal

Standing with the administration was more than a duty to Cheney; it was an article of faith.

From Los Angeles Times

It became an article of faith that unless a president was able to present himself as a down-home guy, he didn't have a chance.

From Salon

It’s an article of faith that no amount of evidence can overcome.

From Salon

We picked that up as an article of faith.”

From Los Angeles Times