Doctrine (en. Doctrine)

/dɔk.tʁin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

System of beliefs or ideas formulated by an institution, usually religious or political.

Christian doctrine teaches love for one's neighbor.

La doctrine chrétienne enseigne l'amour de son prochain.

Set of founding principles of an ideological system.

Communist doctrine is based on class equality.

La doctrine communiste repose sur l'égalité des classes.

In law, a set of rules and precepts that govern a matter.

Legal doctrine has influenced the evolution of civil law.

La doctrine juridique a influencé l'évolution du droit civil.

Statement of a fundamental principle in a specific field.

The doctrine of the separation of powers is essential in politics.

La doctrine de la séparation des pouvoirs est essentielle en politique.

From Latin 'doctrina' meaning 'teaching', derived from 'docere' which means 'to teach'.

doctrine of faith

Set of beliefs of a religion.

doctrine de la foi

duty of doctrine

Obligation to follow a certain doctrine.

devoir de doctrine

official doctrine

Formal position adopted by an institution.

doctrine officielle

doctor

Qualified healthcare professional.

docteur

teaching

Process of transmitting knowledge.

enseignement

dogma

Principle considered to be established and indisputable.

dogme

Rigid or uncompromising viewpoint.

His attitude is so doctrinaire, he refuses to listen to others.

Son attitude est tellement doctrinaire, il refuse d'écouter les autres.

Belief often contested.

This doctrine is outdated and no longer reflects reality.

Cette doctrine est dépassée et ne reflète plus la réalité.