doctrine
noun
a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government.
doctrines
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pluralof doctrine.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Circuit was the one that was really making tons of law around these areas, tons of doctrines and administrative law to guide the agencies without blocking them.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
In my favor: though not a Buddhist, I am intellectually, if not spiritually, drawn to Buddhism’s doctrines of suffering, impermanence and nonattachment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
These branches adopted doctrines and systems to implement their portions of Assault Breaker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Florian Galleri, a historian specialising in contemporary military studies and nuclear doctrines, also warned that Macron would have to tread carefully, pointing to his low approval ratings one year before the end of his presidency.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
I read the New Testament, once quickly, then a second time more slowly, pausing to make notes, to cross-reference, and even to write short essays on doctrines like faith and sacrifice.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
