doctrine
nounfeminine/doˈtɾinɐ/medium
dou·tri·na
Definition
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a church, political party, or other group.
The Monroe Doctrine was a key principle of US foreign policy.
The church's doctrine on marriage is clearly defined.
Common collocations
religious doctrinepolitical doctrinelegal doctrinemilitary doctrine
Etymology
Do latim 'doctrina'.