Advertisement
Advertisement
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
- ˈ»å´Ç³¦³Ù°ù¾±²Ô¾±²õ³¾, noun
- »å´Ç³¦Ëˆ³Ù°ù¾±²Ô²¹±ô±ô²â, adverb
- doctrinality, noun
- ˈ»å´Ç³¦³Ù°ù¾±²Ô¾±²õ³Ù, noun
- doctrinal, adjective
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- ²õ±ð±ô´Ú-»å´Ç³¦î€ƒt°ù¾±²Ô±ð noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of doctrine1
Example Sentences
California’s discipline laws — and previous federal guidance — stem from a legal doctrine known as “disparate impact theory.â€
There's even this doctrine that everyone has a fiduciary duty to maximize value to the shareholder, which is an interesting thing to say, because it's pure ideology.
He told Miller to consider the “spiritual ramifications†of his behavior under church doctrines, to repent and make restitution.
Although he followed the church’s conservative doctrines on abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, he shook up the conservative norms of the church when he told clerics not to be “obsessed with†those issues.
The formal document from the Vatican’s doctrine office reiterated the church’s contention that marriage is a lifelong sacrament between a woman and a man.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse