"What we are saying is that certain fundamental tenets of democracy are being violated."

Priscillian seems, too, to have demanded adherence to at least certain tenets of Judaic law.

He later became disillusioned with Islam and began to question certain Islamic tenets.

Oddly, Ms. Lerman has turned her novel into a play that follows certain basic tenets of playwriting, though by the numbers.

They were all opponents to certain tenets of neo-Darwinism.

For years, certain tenets at both Marvel and DC seemed etched in stone.

Lawyers agree that certain basic legal tenets will apply in any state.

When they stand before their magnetic boards, programmers abide by certain proven tenets.

You live your life guided by certain distinct tenets.

"But we think that certain tenets of that particular speech have certain portents which may ultimately prove to be costly for the third world objectively."