Doctrine
WordNet
noun
(1) A belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
WiktionaryText
Etymology
< < < < < ; see doctor.
Noun
- A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
- The body of teachings of a religion, or a religious leader, organization, group or text.
- The incarnation is a basic doctrine of classical Christianity.
- The four noble truths summarise the main doctrines of Buddhism.
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Etymology
From doctrina, diminutive from doctus, taught, perfect passive participle of docere, teach