canon
A general rule, law, or criterion by which something is judged.
"The canon of literature includes both classic and contemporary works."
"Many artists are influenced by the canon of their respective fields."
"The church established a canon of saints to recognize their contributions."
A collection or list of sacred books accepted as genuine.
"The Hebrew Bible is a key part of the canon for Judaism."
"The New Testament is part of the Christian canon."
"Scholars often debate which texts belong in the biblical canon."
A standard or criterion for judgment; a body of principles or standards.
"The film failed to meet the canon of critical approval."
"Her work set a new canon for beauty in modern sculpture."
"We need to evaluate this theory against the established canon."
To include in a canon; to officially recognize as part of a list.
"The author was canonized for her contributions to the literary world."
"The committee will canon a new set of guidelines next year."
"His research has been canonized in several academic journals."