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doctrine
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/doˈtɾinɐ/dou·tri·na
Definition
1A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a church, political party, or other group.
Usage examples
“The Monroe Doctrine was a key principle of US foreign policy.”
“The church's doctrine on marriage is clearly defined.”
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religious doctrinepolitical doctrinelegal doctrinemilitary doctrine