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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'.

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