orthodoxy

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːθədɒksi/

noun (plural orthodoxies)

[mass noun]
  • 1authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice: monetarist orthodoxy [count noun]: he challenged many of the established orthodoxies
  • the quality of conforming to orthodox theories, doctrines, or practices: writings of unimpeachable orthodoxy
  • 2the whole community of Orthodox Jews or Orthodox Christians: she was brought up in orthodoxy

Origin:

mid 17th century: via late Latin from late Greek orthodoxia 'sound doctrine', from orthodoxos (see orthodox)