article of faith

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noun
  1. a fundamental belief; tenet.

Origin of article of faith

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
  • Also called article of belief .

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British Dictionary definitions for article of faith

article of faith

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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