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- Dictionarydoctrine/ˈdɒktr(ɪ)n/
noun
- 1. a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group: "the doctrine of predestination"
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a. : a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma. Catholic doctrine. b. : a statement of fundamental government policy especially in international relations. the Truman Doctrine. c. law : a principle of law established through past decisions. d.
DOCTRINE definition: 1. a belief or set of beliefs, especially political or religious ones, that are taught and accepted…. Learn more.
Doctrine definition: a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government. See examples of DOCTRINE used in a sentence.
A doctrine is a set of beliefs. The word comes from the Latin doctor for “teacher,” so think of a doctrine is the teachings of a school, religion, or political group.
A doctrine is a statement of official government policy, especially foreign policy. [ US ] Following World War II, the first U.S. commitment to Europe came in the form of the 1947 Truman Doctrine.
Doctrine definition: A principle or body of principles presented for acceptance or belief, as by a religious, political, scientific, or philosophic group; dogma.
noun. /ˈdɒktrɪn/. /ˈdɑːktrɪn/. [countable, uncountable] a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, a political party, etc. the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty. He challenged the Christian doctrine of Original Sin. He was deeply committed to political doctrines of social equality. Extra Examples.
Doctrine (from Latin: doctrina, meaning "teaching, instruction") is a codification of beliefs or a body of teachings or instructions, taught principles or positions, as the essence of teachings in a given branch of knowledge or in a belief system.
1. something taught; teachings. 2. something taught as the principles or creed of a religion, political party, etc.; tenet or tenets; belief; dogma. 3. a rule, theory, or principle of law. 4. US. an official statement of a nation's policy, esp. toward other nations.
1. A principle or body of principles presented for acceptance or belief, as by a religious, political, scientific, or philosophic group; dogma. 2. A rule or principle of law, especially when established by precedent. 3. A statement of official government policy, especially in foreign affairs and military strategy. 4.
