dogma DAWG-muh noun WS #13

a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true; a belief or doctrine held as absolute truth without question

1. The religious dogma was accepted without question by the faithful congregation.
2. The scientist challenged the established dogma with groundbreaking research.
3. Students were expected to memorize the dogma rather than think critically about it.
4. The company's rigid dogma about customer service left no room for flexibility.
5. Political dogma can sometimes prevent leaders from adapting to new circumstances.