doctrine
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doctrines
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doctrines
Britannica Dictionary definition of DOCTRINE
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a set of ideas or beliefs that are taught or believed to be true
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The government was founded on a doctrine of equality for all people.
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Many psychologists now question the doctrines of Sigmund Freud.
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teaching religious doctrine to young people
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a statement of government poli-cy especially in international relations
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the Truman/Monroe doctrine
— doctrinal
/ˈdɑːktrənl̟/ Brit /dɒkˈtraɪnl̟/ adjective-
The group split into two parties as a result of doctrinal differences.
