doctrine
noun
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concept, belief, creed, attitude, rule, tenet, precept, dogma, regulation, proposition, statement, teaching, axiom, tradition, basic, conviction, canon, instruction, pronouncement, articleExamples from the Web for doctrine
Contemporary Examples of doctrine
Most often, the doctrine is invoked by minors seeking an abortion without parental consent.
These are not sidelines to conservative Christian doctrine, but centerpieces of it.
If it leads to real change, not just in tone, but also in doctrine and policy, it would indeed be an earthquake.
And he went on to give as much of a Rand Paul Middle East Doctrine as a place where doctrine is the problem can take.
In the current crisis, Obama has articulated no overarching cause, no doctrine about defending freedom and democracy.
Historical Examples of doctrine
I want you, moreover, to advocate our American doctrine of Protection.
How is the child to be secured its due share of both bodies of doctrine?
A Treatise on Parents and ChildrenGeorge Bernard Shaw
"That's a dangerous kind of a doctrine," said Uncle William.
The Foolish LoversSt. John G. Ervine
The unexpected march of events had converted him to the doctrine of fatalism.
The Secret AgentJoseph Conrad
Reprimanded by its stern custodian, it explained that it was seeking a body of doctrine.
The Devil's DictionaryAmbrose Bierce