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doctrine
noun
a
belief
or
collection
of
beliefs
taught
and
accepted
as
true
by
a
church
,
political
party
,
school
of
thought
,
or
other
organized
group
•
The
theology
students
memorized
each
core
doctrine
before
the
final
exam
.
The
theology
students
memorized
each
core
doctrine
before
the
final
exam
.
•
Her
commitment
to
the
doctrine
of
non-violence
inspired
many
protesters
.
Her
commitment
to
the
doctrine
of
non-violence
inspired
many
protesters
.
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
doctrina
“
teaching
,
learning
,”
from
doctor
“
teacher
.”
noun
an
official
principle
or
policy
that
guides
the
actions
of
a
government
,
military
,
or
organization
•
The
general
explained
that
the
new
defense
doctrine
focuses
on
cybersecurity
.
The
general
explained
that
the
new
defense
doctrine
focuses
on
cybersecurity
.
•
Scholars
still
debate
how
the
Monroe
Doctrine
shaped
U
.
S
.
foreign
policy
.
Scholars
still
debate
how
the
Monroe
Doctrine
shaped
U
.
S
.
foreign
policy
.
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
doctrina
“
teaching
,
learning
,”
later
extended
to
mean
an
established
principle
guiding
action
.