Definitions for doctrine

doctrine doc·trine

Spelling: [dok-trin]
IPA: /ˈdɒk trɪn/

Doctrine is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 417 anagrams from letters in doctrine (cdeinort).

Definitions for doctrine

noun

  1. a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government:
  2. something that is taught; teachings collectively:
  3. a body or system of teachings relating to a particular subject:

Origin of doctrine

1350-1400; Middle English Anglo-French Latin doctrīna teaching, equivalent to doct(o)r doctor + -īna -ine2

Examples for doctrine

These are not sidelines to conservative Christian doctrine, but centerpieces of it.

If it leads to real change, not just in tone, but also in doctrine and policy, it would indeed be an earthquake.

The unexpected march of events had converted him to the doctrine of fatalism.

Most often, the doctrine is invoked by minors seeking an abortion without parental consent.

How is the child to be secured its due share of both bodies of doctrine?

In the current crisis, Obama has articulated no overarching cause, no doctrine about defending freedom and democracy.

I want you, moreover, to advocate our American doctrine of Protection.

Reprimanded by its stern custodian, it explained that it was seeking a body of doctrine.

And he went on to give as much of a Rand Paul Middle East doctrine as a place where doctrine is the problem can take.

"That's a dangerous kind of a doctrine," said Uncle William.

Word Value for doctrine
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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