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doctrine

[dok-trin] / ˈdɒk trɪn /
NOUN
opinion; principle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attitude axiom belief concept creed dogma precept proposition regulation rule statement teaching tenet tradition
STRONG
article basic canon convention conviction credenda declaration fundamental gospel implantation inculcation indoctrination instruction position pronouncement propaganda
WEAK
article of faith universal law unwritten rule
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguity
WEAK
disbelief heterodoxy skepticism unbelief

Example Sentences

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Recently, the doctrine has come in for scathing criticism from commentators across the ideological spectrum.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Judge Jed Rakoff held that the Claude transcripts were protected by neither the attorney-client privilege nor the work-product doctrine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

None of this has moved the Supreme Court, which has shown no interest in revisiting the validity of the doctrine.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

He paid tribute to the quality of the speeches made on the basis of personal opinion rather than party political doctrine.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

They supported Chief Buthelezi’s desire to retain Zulu power and identity in a new South Africa by preaching to him the doctrine of group rights and federalism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela