from Greek ''kanon'' "rule" (perhaps originally from ''kanna'' "reed", cognate to '' Cane '') is used in various meanings, with the adjective being ''''' Canonical '''''.
- Canon Inc. , a Japanese corporation that specializes in imaging and optical products including consumer photographic cameras. ''(See the article for the origins of the name).''
In literature, refers to a fixed collection of texts, such as:
- Film Canon is the limited number of masterpieces by which all other films are judged.
- Canon (music) , a contrapuntal composition that employs a melody with one or more imitations; e.g. Johann Pachelbel's ''Canon in D Major''.
- Kanun (Instrument) , a stringed instrument also spelled as .
- Biblical Canon - a list published by a religious authority of those books of the Bible that are considered inspired by God .
- Canon Law , all legislation adopted by an ecumenical council, most notably found in the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Churches and the Anglican Communion of churches.
- --- Canon Law (Catholic Church) , the canon law of the Roman Catholic Church specifically.
- --- A specific body of such laws on a given subject, e.g. Penitential Canons .
- Canon (hymnography) , a type of Eastern Orthodox hymn.
- , see Canonization .
- Canon (priest) , a Christian priest who belongs to one of certain chapters, from Latin ''canonicus''.
- Canons Regular , a religious order of men who are usually priests who live in community.
- Canon Of The Mass , the name in the Roman Missal for the prayer of consecration in the mass.
- another term for the Altar Cards containing certain eucharistic prayers.
- Standard Works - the several books that constitute open scriptural canon of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
- was a country estate outside of London , named after the Duke Of Chandos , where the current Canons Park is located.
- Cannon - the large tubular firearm (obsolete spelling , ultimately also cognate to ''cane'').
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