noun
- beliefs or sets of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group
Usage: plural of doctrine
Examples
- The church’s doctrines emphasize compassion and forgiveness.
- Political doctrines often reflect the values of their time period.
- Military doctrines guide how armed forces conduct operations.
- The professor explained various economic doctrines to the class.
- Religious doctrines can vary significantly between denominations.
- Legal doctrines help judges make consistent decisions.
- The party’s doctrines appealed to working-class voters.