doctrinal

Variant of doctrine

doctrine definition

doc·trine (däk′trin)

noun

  1. something taught; teachings
  2. something taught as the principles or creed of a religion, political party, etc.; tenet or tenets; belief; dogma
  3. a rule, theory, or principle of law
  4. ☆ an official statement of a nation's policy, esp. toward other nations the Monroe Doctrine

Etymology: ME < L doctrina < doctor: see doctor

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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