doctrine

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdɒktrɪn/

noun

  • a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group: the doctrine of predestination
  • US a stated principle of government policy, mainly in foreign or military affairs: the Truman Doctrine

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin doctrina 'teaching, learning', from doctor 'teacher', from docere 'teach'