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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
Derived Forms
- ˈdzٰԾ, noun
- dzˈٰԲ, adverb
- doctrinality, noun
- ˈdzٰԾ, noun
- doctrinal, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- -dztԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of doctrine1
Example Sentences
Like their male counterparts in online Christian discourse, Halili and Reitsma don't seem much interested in Christian doctrines about feeding the poor, healing the sick or welcoming the stranger.
I don’t think it’s unfair to say that quote could be Kilmer’s lifelong doctrine, and now, the legacy he’ll leave behind.
Under the so-called political question doctrine there are some issues, particularly pertaining to national security, that are simply not justiciable — that is, the courts rightly stay away from them.
The “antebellum doctrine” of rights at birth was present in the laws of at least six northern states, laying the groundwork for a post-Civil War amendment.
Another question is whether to reformulate the French nuclear doctrine so as to state unambiguously that "vital interests" cover European allies too.
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