nounfemininepl: doutrinas
doctrine
1. A system of principles or beliefs, especially religious, political, or philosophical teachings
The doctrine of the church has remained unchanged for centuries.
A doutrina da Igreja permaneceu inalterada por séculos.
2. A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true
The foreign policy doctrine of the government guides all diplomatic decisions.
A doutrina de política externa do governo orienta todas as decisões diplomáticas.
3. A body of teaching or instruction; educational content
Students must master the doctrine before advancing to the next level.
Os alunos devem dominar a doutrina antes de avançar para o próximo nível.
4. Military or strategic principles and methods of operation
The military doctrine emphasizes defensive positioning.
A doutrina militar enfatiza o posicionamento defensivo.
In Brazil, 'doutrina' is commonly used in religious contexts (especially Catholic and evangelical churches) to refer to official church teachings and doctrine classes. It's also prevalent in legal education ('doutrina jurídica') and military contexts. The term carries an authoritative weight, suggesting established, systematized knowledge rather than mere opinion.
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