<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government</li><li>something that is taught; teachings collectively: religious doctrine</li><li>a body or system of teachings relating to a particular subject: the doctrine of the Catholic Church</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>belief</li><li>precept</li><li>theory</li><li>dogma</li><li>tenet</li></ul>