A. Something that is taught; b. A principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of beliefs; c. A principle of law established through past decisions; d. A statement of fundamental government policy especially in international relations.
Barry Goldsmith
| APA | Barry Goldsmith. (2010). doctrine. Retrieved September 24, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/doctrine/definitions/1152281 |
| Chicago | Barry Goldsmith. 2010. "doctrine" http://smartdefine.org/doctrine/definitions/1152281 (accessed September 24, 2026). |
| Harvard | Barry Goldsmith 2010, doctrine, Smart Define, viewed 24 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/doctrine/definitions/1152281>. |
| MLA | Barry Goldsmith. "doctrine" 21 October 2010. Web. 24 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/doctrine/definitions/1152281> |