Definition of «canon»
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"Canon" is a fandom noun and adjective denoting events, characters, lore, or facts that are officially recognized as genuine within a fictional universe's established continuity. While originally originating from religious and literary contexts, in modern internet culture it specifically delineates official story lore from fan fiction, theories, or non-canonical spin-offs. The term carries an authoritative tone within fan communities when discussing what "counts" in a story arc or lore timeline. Fans frequently debate whether specific details or creator jokes are officially "canon" or merely background gags.
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The creators confirmed during the panel that the events of the comic tie-in are officially canon.
It is now canon in the series that the main characters knew each other before the first episode.
Many fans refuse to accept the controversial movie sequel as part of the true story canon.
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