Established principles or beliefs, especially in religion, politics, or philosophy. Sets of teachings or policies that guide organizations or movements.
From Latin 'doctrina' meaning 'teaching' or 'learning', from 'docere' meaning 'to teach'. Originally neutral, but gained connotations of rigid or official beliefs over time.
The Monroe Doctrine and Truman Doctrine show how nations codify their foreign policy beliefs into 'doctrines' - these become almost sacred principles that guide decisions for decades. They're like national philosophies carved in stone.
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