Doctrine: meaning, definitions and examples

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doctrine

[ ˈdɒktrɪn ]

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religious belief

A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group. Doctrines are usually set out in official documents or statements.

Synonyms

belief, principle, tenet

Examples of usage

The doctrine of the Trinity is central to Christianity.
She is a firm believer in the doctrine of karma.

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legal

A rule or principle that a court applies when deciding how to interpret the law. Doctrines are based on past decisions of the courts.

Synonyms

precedent, principle, rule

Examples of usage

The doctrine of precedent is important in common law systems.
The court relied on the doctrine of stare decisis in reaching its decision.

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military

A military principle that is taught and followed by a particular army or military organization.

Synonyms

principle, strategy

Examples of usage

The doctrine of surprise is crucial in modern warfare.
The army's doctrine emphasizes speed and flexibility.

Translations

Translations of the word "doctrine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 doutrina

🇮🇳 सिद्धांत

🇩🇪 Doktrin

🇮🇩 doktrin

🇺🇦 доктрина

🇵🇱 doktryna

🇯🇵 教義 (きょうぎ)

🇫🇷 doctrine

🇪🇸 doctrina

🇹🇷 doktrin

🇰🇷 교리 (gyori)

🇸🇦 عقيدة (ʿaqīda)

🇨🇿 doktrína

🇸🇰 doktrína

🇨🇳 学说 (xuéshuō)

🇸🇮 doktrina

🇮🇸 kenning

🇰🇿 доктрина

🇬🇪 დოქტრინა (doqtrina)

🇦🇿 doktrina

🇲🇽 doctrina

Word origin

The word 'doctrine' has its origins in Latin 'doctrina' meaning 'teaching' or 'instruction'. It entered English in the 14th century and has been used to refer to religious beliefs, legal principles, and military strategies throughout history.