1. A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy
   "One of the central dogmas of Buddhism is the concept of non-attachment";
   - tenet
    
2. A doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
   "he believed all the Marxist dogma"

Derived forms: dogmas, dogmata

Type of: church doctrine, creed, doctrine, gospel, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, religious doctrine, school of thought

Encyclopedia: Dogma