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doctrine
- 1) noun, a creed or body of teachings of a religious, political, or philosophical group presented for acceptance or belief; dogma
- 2) noun, a principle or body of principles that is taught or advocated
Etymology
C14: from Old French, from Latin doctrīna teaching, from doctor see doctor
Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008 © HarperCollins Publishers 2008
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belief, teaching, principle, opinion, article, concept, conviction, canon, creed, dogma, tenet, precept, kaupapa (N.Z.)