See Also: doctrine(dictionary)
Doctrine(medicine)
doctrine(dictionary)
Doctrine (as used in expressions)(encyclopedia)
Eisenhower Doctrine(encyclopedia)
Monroe Doctrine(encyclopedia)
Truman Doctrine(encyclopedia)
doctrine of the affections(encyclopedia)
Monroe Doctrine, the(dictionary)
Doctrine Of Equivalents(law)

doctrine (oh)



[Date: 1300-1400; Language: French; Origin: Latin doctrina, from doctor; DOCTOR1]
[U and C] a set of beliefs that form an important part of a religion or system of ideas
::traditional doctrines of divine power
::Marxist doctrine
Doctrine [C] AmE a formal statement by a government about its future plans
::the announcement of the Truman Doctrine
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