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doctrine
[dok-trin]
noun
a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government.
Catholic doctrines;
the Monroe Doctrine.
something that is taught; teachings collectively.
religious doctrine.
a body or system of teachings relating to a particular subject.
the doctrine of the Catholic Church.
doctrine
/ ˌdɒktrɪˈnælɪtɪ, ˈdɒktrɪn, dɒkˈtraɪnəl /
noun
a creed or body of teachings of a religious, political, or philosophical group presented for acceptance or belief; dogma
a principle or body of principles that is taught or advocated
Other Word Forms
- self-doctrine noun
- doctrinism noun
- doctrinally adverb
- doctrinality noun
- doctrinist noun
- doctrinal adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of doctrine1
Example Sentences
It overturned the so-called Chevron deference doctrine, according to which regulatory agencies had wide latitude in interpreting vague statutes.
Our founding documents were based on Enlightenment ideals, not Christian doctrine.
The court used its newly fashioned "major questions doctrine" to stymie Biden's efforts at student loan forgiveness and environmental regulations, holding that Congress did not give him explicit authorisation to do so.
The answer hinges on the application of what’s known as the “major questions doctrine,” which limits presidential authority over issues of great economic or policy importance in the absence of direct endorsement from Congress.
The mechanism for implementing that ideal in the U.S. relies heavily on a long-standing Supreme Court doctrine that extends constitutional rights to individuals and organizations alike.
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