Synonyms for doctrine

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dok-trin

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɒk trɪn

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Définition of doctrine

Origin : 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.)).

noun opinion; principle

Example sentences :

I want you, moreover, to advocate our American doctrine of Protection.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 8, May 21, 1870 » by Various

How is the child to be secured its due share of both bodies of doctrine?
Extract from : « A Treatise on Parents and Children » by George Bernard Shaw

"That's a dangerous kind of a doctrine," said Uncle William.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

The unexpected march of events had converted him to the doctrine of fatalism.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

Reprimanded by its stern custodian, it explained that it was seeking a body of doctrine.
Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce

The doctrine that everything is God, in contradistinction to the doctrine that God is everything.
Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce

Come the doctrine from whom it might, the people felt it to be true.
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

This seems to me a doctrine that is above reason, but not contrary to it.
Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton

To the whole of this doctrine I could not, in honour, generosity, or delicacy accede.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

The doctrine of the discourse was the reciprocal duty of pastor and people.
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

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