doctrine
Meaning
A doctrine is a set of principles or beliefs that are systematically articulated and adopted by a group, institution, or ideology, often serving as a foundational framework for policy-making, governance, or scholarly discourse.
💡 The term "doctrine" is often used in formal contexts, particularly in law and religion, and should not be confused with casual beliefs or opinions; it implies a structured and authoritative stance.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
the
bus
into
the
city
,
Lina
reviewed
the
notes
she
had
prepared
for
the
team
meeting
about
the
new
remote
-
work
policy
.
She
wanted
to
explain
how
the
company's
doctrine
of
flexibility
,
rooted
in
trust
and
measurable
outcomes
,
would
influence
project
planning
and
evaluation
.
Her
colleagues
were
pragmatic
and
expected
concrete
examples
,
so
she
planned
to
present
a
brief
case
study
and
a
clear
implementation
timeline
.
If
managers
could
demonstrate
consistent
results
during
the
trial
period
,
she
argued
,
most
employees
would
welcome
the
change
.
After
rehearsing
her
points
,
Lina
felt
ready
to
answer
difficult
questions
and
to
suggest
minor
adjustments
where
necessary
.
By
the
time
she
reached
the
office
,
she
had
refined
her
slides
to
balance
principle
with
practicality
.
Common Phrases
legal doctrine
religious doctrine
political doctrine
Synonyms
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