Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
noun
- a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government: Catholic doctrines; the Monroe Doctrine.
- something that is taught; teachings collectively: religious doctrine.
- a body or system of teachings relating to a particular subject: the doctrine of the Catholic Church.
noun
- a creed or body of teachings of a religious, political, or philosophical group presented for acceptance or belief; dogma
- a principle or body of principles that is taught or advocated
late 14c., from Old French doctrine (12c.) “teaching, doctrine,” and directly from Latin doctrina “teaching, body of teachings, learning,” from doctor “teacher” (see doctor (n.)).