doctrine (Meaning)
doctrine (n)
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
doctrine (n.)
Teaching; instruction.
That which is taught; what is held, put forth as true, and supported by a teacher, a school, or a sect; a principle or position, or the body of principles, in any branch of knowledge; any tenet or dogma; a principle of faith; as, the doctrine of atoms; the doctrine of chances.
Synonyms & Antonyms of doctrine
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a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or schoolTeaching; instruction., That which is taught; what is held, put forth as true,
dogma,theology, creed, principle, philosophy, canon, tenet, ideology,belief,conviction
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The doctrine of free will states that humans have the ability to make choices independently of any prior causes or influences.
The legal doctrine of stare decisis holds that lower courts must follow the precedents set by higher courts.
The military doctrine of mutually assured destruction is based on the belief that both sides in a nuclear conflict would be annihilated, thus deterring either side from launching an attack.
The economic doctrine of laissez-faire advocates for minimal government intervention in the economy.
