1 [C,U] a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, a political party, etc:
the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty * Christian doctrine * He was deeply committed to political doctrines of social equality.
2 (Doctrine) [C] (AmE) a statement of government policy:
the Monroe Doctrine
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