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established doctrine

[ɪˈstæblɪʃt ˈdɒktrɪn]
nounpl: established doctrines
doutrina estabelecida
1. A widely accepted and officially recognized principle, belief, or set of principles that has been accepted over time in a particular field, organization, or society
The established doctrine in medicine has changed significantly with new research.
A doutrina estabelecida na medicina mudou significativamente com novas pesquisas.
2. A legal or religious principle that is officially recognized and accepted as authoritative
According to the established doctrine of the Church, this practice is forbidden.
De acordo com a doutrina estabelecida da Igreja, essa prática é proibida.
Synonyms
accepted principleconventional wisdomorthodox beliefsettled doctrinerecognized principle
Antonyms
heresyunorthodox beliefnovel theoryunconventional wisdom

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
doutrina estabelecida
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
doutrina estabelecida
Commonly used in academic and legal contexts
Portugal
doutrina estabelecida
Formal usage in religious and academic discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

challenge the established doctrine
according to established doctrine
break from established doctrine
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