Doctrine
WordNet

noun


(1)   A belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
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Etymology


< < < < < ; see doctor.

Noun



  1. A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
  2. 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
 
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