Doctrina (en. Doctrine)
/dokˈtɾina/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
System of principles and teachings that guide the conduct of a group.
The doctrine of the Catholic Church includes numerous teachings on morality.
La doctrina de la Iglesia Católica incluye numerosas enseñanzas sobre la moral.
Set of norms or ideas that regulate a specific field of knowledge.
Jurisprudential doctrine establishes legal precedents that must be followed.
La doctrina jurisprudencial establece precedentes legales que deben seguirse.
Set of shared beliefs by a group.
The political doctrine of the party emphasizes the importance of social justice.
La doctrina política del partido enfatiza la importancia de la justicia social.
Etymology
From Latin 'doctrina', meaning teaching or instruction.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shock doctrine
Technique that uses moments of crisis to implement radical changes.
doctrina del shock
Monroe doctrine
U.S. policy in the 19th century that opposed European intervention in America.
doctrina Monroe
social doctrine of the Church
Set of teachings of the Catholic Church on social justice.
doctrina social de la Iglesia
Related Words
dogma
Belief or doctrine accepted as truth, without the possibility of questioning.
dogma
ideology
Set of ideas and values that characterize a class or social group.
ideología
teaching
Action of teaching or instructing on a specific topic.
ensañanza
Slang Meanings
popular doctrine
That is a popular doctrine among young people who want to change the world.
Eso es una doctrina popular entre los jóvenes que quieren cambiar el mundo.
strict doctrine
Her strict doctrine allows no deviation from the rules.
Su doctrina estricta no permite ninguna desviación de las reglas.