doctrines

plural of doctrine
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as in principles
a statement or body of statements concerning faith or morals proclaimed by a church the Catholic Church's doctrine on the Eucharist

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as in philosophies
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group the doctrine of quantum physicists

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“Doctrines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctrines. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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