Doctrine Definition
dŏktrĭn
doctrines
noun
doctrines
Something taught as the principles or creed of a religion, political party, etc.; tenet or tenets; belief; dogma.
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Something taught; teachings.
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A rule, theory, or principle of law.
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An official statement of a nation's policy, esp. toward other nations.
The Monroe Doctrine.
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A widely accepted legal tenet.
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doctrine
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doctrinesOrigin of Doctrine
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From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin doctrina (“teaching, instruction, learning, knowledge”), from doctor (“a teacher”), from docere (“to teach”); see doctor.
From Wiktionary
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Middle English from Old French from Latin doctrīna from doctor teacher doctor
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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