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doctrine
[dok-trin]
noun
a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government.
Catholic doctrines;
the Monroe Doctrine.
Synonyms: , , , ,something that is taught; teachings collectively.
religious doctrine.
a body or system of teachings relating to a particular subject.
the doctrine of the Catholic Church.
doctrine
/ ˌdɒktrɪˈnælɪtɪ, ˈdɒktrɪn, dɒkˈtraɪnəl /
noun
a creed or body of teachings of a religious, political, or philosophical group presented for acceptance or belief; dogma
a principle or body of principles that is taught or advocated
Other Word Forms
- self-doctrine noun
- ˈdzٰԾ noun
- dzˈٰԲ adverb
- doctrinality noun
- ˈdzٰԾ noun
- doctrinal adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of doctrine1
Example Sentences
"How does the America First foreign policy doctrine and foreign policy agenda... stay consistent with this right now?"
The amendment made striking down laws harder by requiring supermajorities of five or seven judges, and aimed to dilute the Constitution's 'basic structure doctrine' that limited parliament's power.
With the party’s cultural doctrine now clear, artists who previously enjoyed Nazi patronage suddenly found themselves stripped of official sanction and saw their art torn from museum walls.
However, the military is allowed to patrol its own bases and arrest trespassers through what is known as the "military purpose doctrine".
It was doctrine: a working theory of lettuce, complete with a taxonomy of inner versus outer leaves.
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