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doctrine
doctrine [ dóktrin ] (plural doctrines)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. rule or principle: a rule or principle that forms the basis of a belief, theory, or policy
2. ideas taught as truth: a body of ideas, particularly in religion, taught to people as truthful or correct
[14th century. Directly or via French< Latin doctrina 'teaching, learning' < doctor (see doctor)]

doctrinal [ dok trn'l, dóktrin'l ] adjective
doctrinality [ dóktri nálləti ] noun
doctrinally [ dok trn'li ] adverb
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