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as in theology
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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Recent Examples of doctrine
The state of Michigan wants to shut down the pipeline, saying that a 1953 easement for the pipeline’s operation violated the state’s public trust doctrine.
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Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
There is a way forward, however, that was recently proposed by the theologian Matt Jantzen in his study on the doctrine of providence (i.e., how Christians think about God’s relationship to history).
—B.g. White, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025
The suit cited the legal doctrine of respondeat superior, which says an employer is legally responsible for the wrongful acts of an employee if the acts occur within their scope of employment, according to Cornell Law’s Legal Information Institute.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2025
According to the United States Courts, separation of powers is a constitutional law doctrine that divides the government into three branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful and to create a system of checks and balances.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
There is a way forward, however, that was recently proposed by the theologian Matt Jantzen in his study on the doctrine of providence (i.e., how Christians think about God’s relationship to history).
—B.g. White, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025
The suit cited the legal doctrine of respondeat superior, which says an employer is legally responsible for the wrongful acts of an employee if the acts occur within their scope of employment, according to Cornell Law’s Legal Information Institute.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2025
According to the United States Courts, separation of powers is a constitutional law doctrine that divides the government into three branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful and to create a system of checks and balances.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctrine
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Vance invoked Catholic theology (erroneously, according to Pope Francis) to justify a hierarchy of concern that places caring for U.S. citizens ahead of the rest of the world.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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In 1975, Elijah Muhammad’s son, Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, or W.D. Mohammed, took over the Nation of Islam and transitioned the theology to be based on the Quran and sunnah, Islamic customs and practices based on the words and deeds of the seventh century Prophet Muhammad.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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And, although the library has expanded, the episodes are many, and the logo may shift from the bow-tie to the address, the core philosophy at the root of all Milk Street does remains the same: to teach home cooks about flavor and new approaches to cooking.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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That’s the philosophy of 83-year-old billionaire Michael Bloomberg, who gave away a total of $3.7 billion to nonprofits in 2024 — more than any other American, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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These principles will be at the heart of discussions with President Trump today.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Although platforms can rise and fall faster than the tiny-eyeglasses fashion trend, the principles of good marketing stand the test of time.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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This requirement came after President Trump signed an executive order claiming male and female as the only two sexes and said that federal funds should be used to promote gender ideology.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit on behalf of four arts and theater organizations challenging new restrictions placed on federal grants by the National Endowment for the Arts to comply with President Donald Trump‘s executive order prohibiting promotion of gender ideology.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Brin, like many in Silicon Valley, is seemingly committed to the dogma that the current trajectory of generative AI will lead to the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI).—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Role of Religion Culturally, there are still problematic conflations of yoga as religion or as a function of religious dogma that preclude many from practicing yoga.—
Tamika Caston-Miller,
Outside Online,
26 Feb. 2025
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Armed with that platform, Bongino castigated Covid-19 mandates, pushed unsubstantiated claims that Democrats stole the 2020 election, and promoted the America First creed.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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But envisioning those creeds stenciled into the end zones moves me to imagine a different kind of Super Bowl that might be played tomorrow.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Doctrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctrine. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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