settled doctrines
[ˈsɛtəld ˈdɑktrɪnz]
noun phrase
doutrinas estabelecidas
1. Religious, philosophical, or legal principles that have been firmly established and widely accepted as true or binding
The settled doctrines of the Catholic Church have guided believers for centuries.
As doutrinas estabelecidas da Igreja Católica têm guiado os fiéis há séculos.
2. In legal context, principles of law that have been definitively determined by courts and are no longer subject to dispute
The court relied on settled doctrines of constitutional law to make its decision.
O tribunal se baseou em doutrinas estabelecidas do direito constitucional para tomar sua decisão.
3. Firmly held and widely recognized beliefs or teachings within a discipline or institution
The settled doctrines of modern physics provide the foundation for scientific research.
As doutrinas estabelecidas da física moderna fornecem a base para a pesquisa científica.
This phrase is commonly used in formal, academic, and religious contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In legal discussions, it refers to principles that have been consistently upheld by courts. In religious contexts, it denotes core theological teachings that are considered immutable. The phrase carries weight and authority, implying that the doctrines are reliable and should not be questioned lightly.
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