Doctrine

  • 31doctrine — A rule, principle, theory, or tenet of the law; as, e.g. Abstention doctrine; Clean hands doctrine, etc …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 32doctrine — noun a) A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters. The incarnation is a basic doctrine of classical Christianity. b) The body of teachings of a religion, or a religious leader …

    Wiktionary

  • 33doctrine — doc|trine [ daktrın ] noun count or uncount * a set of principles or beliefs, especially religious or political ones: the Christian doctrine of resurrection …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 34doctrine — noun (C) a belief or set of beliefs that form the main part of a religion or system of ideas: the doctrine of predestination doctrinal adjective …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 35doctrine — noun the doctrine of the Trinity Syn: creed, credo, dogma, belief, teaching, ideology; tenet, maxim, canon, principle, precept …

    Thesaurus of popular words

  • 36doctrine — doc•trine [[t]ˈdɒk trɪn[/t]] n. 1) a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion 2) a body or system of teachings relating to a particular subject: the doctrine of a Church[/ex] • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME <… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 37doctrine —    This word (from the Latin doctrina, meaning a teaching or a body of teachings ) is sometimes used generically to refer to all the authoritative teachings of the Church and sometimes to a specific teaching. In a technical sense, doctrine refers …

    Glossary of theological terms

  • 38doctrine — A rule or principle of law which has been developed by the decisions of the courts. For definition of a particular doctrine, see the concrete term, such as anticipatory breach; earmark; inverse order of alienation; laches; pin money; res ipsa… …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 39Doctrine (France) - droit. — Doctrine juridique française Pour les articles homonymes, voir Doctrine. Sources du droit …

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  • 40Doctrine (droit) — Doctrine juridique française Pour les articles homonymes, voir Doctrine. Sources du droit …

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