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
doctrine Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The religious doctrine of transubstantiation holds that the bread and wine used in Communion are transformed into the body and blood of Christ.
- The philosophical doctrine of utilitarianism states that the right action is the one that produces the most good for the greatest number of people.
- The political doctrine of communism advocates for a classless, stateless society in which all property is owned in common.
- The social doctrine of feminism seeks to promote gender equality and challenge patriarchal norms.
- The educational doctrine of constructivism emphasizes the active role of learners in constructing knowledge and understanding.
- The scientific doctrine of evolution states that all living things have evolved from common ancestors over time.
FAQs About the word doctrine
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,
principle,theology, creed, dogma, tenet, philosophy, canon,belief, ideology, idealogy
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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.
