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doctrine

[ dok-trin ]

noun

  1. a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government:

    Catholic doctrines;

    the Monroe Doctrine.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  2. something that is taught; teachings collectively:

    religious doctrine.

  3. a body or system of teachings relating to a particular subject:

    the doctrine of the Catholic Church.



doctrine

/ ˌdɒktrɪˈnælɪtɪ; ˈdɒktrɪn; dɒkˈtraɪnəl /

noun

  1. a creed or body of teachings of a religious, political, or philosophical group presented for acceptance or belief; dogma
  2. a principle or body of principles that is taught or advocated
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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
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Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms

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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of doctrine1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin »å´Ç³¦³Ù°ùÄ«²Ô²¹ “teaching,†from doct(o)r doctor + -Ä«²Ô²¹ -ine 2
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of doctrine1

C14: from Old French, from Latin »å´Ç³¦³Ù°ùÄ«²Ô²¹ teaching, from doctor see doctor
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California’s discipline laws — and previous federal guidance — stem from a legal doctrine known as “disparate impact theory.â€

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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.

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He told Miller to consider the “spiritual ramifications†of his behavior under church doctrines, to repent and make restitution.

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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.

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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.

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