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well-established doctrines

[/wɛl ɪˈstæblɪʃt ˈdɒktrɪnz/]
noun phrasefeminine plural (in Portuguese)pl: well-established doctrines
doutrinas bem estabelecidas
1. Firmly accepted and widely recognized principles, beliefs, or systems of ideas that have been proven or accepted over time
The well-established doctrines of classical physics were later challenged by Einstein's theory of relativity.
As doutrinas bem estabelecidas da física clássica foram posteriormente desafiadas pela teoria da relatividade de Einstein.
2. Official or authoritative teachings that are solidly grounded and universally accepted within a field or institution
The university teaches the well-established doctrines of constitutional law.
A universidade ensina as doutrinas bem estabelecidas do direito constitucional.
Synonyms
settled principlesaccepted teachingsestablished beliefsrecognized tenetsconventional wisdom
Antonyms
controversial theoriesdisputed doctrinesemerging conceptsquestionable beliefsunproven ideas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
doutrinas bem estabelecidas
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
doutrinas bem estabelecidas
Common in academic and formal contexts
São Paulo
doutrinas bem estabelecidas
Predominant in business and legal sectors
Portugal
doutrinas bem estabelecidas
Standard academic and institutional usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

set in stone
tried and tested
tried and true
time-honored tradition
gospel truth
conventional wisdom
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