Difference between revisions of "Doctrine"
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The term '''doctrine''' refers to a principle, or set of closely related principles, used in [[government]] or [[law]] that governs an issue and requires a result in a dogmatic manner. | The term '''doctrine''' refers to a principle, or set of closely related principles, used in [[government]] or [[law]] that governs an issue and requires a result in a dogmatic manner. | ||
| − | In [[government]], doctrines typically apply to [[foreign relations]], as in the [[Monroe Doctrine]]or [[Bush Doctrine]]. | + | In [[government]], doctrines typically apply to [[foreign relations]], as in the [[Monroe Doctrine]] or [[Bush Doctrine]]. |
In [[law]], doctrines typically develop through application of several judicial decisions as precedent. | In [[law]], doctrines typically develop through application of several judicial decisions as precedent. | ||
[[category:politics]] | [[category:politics]] | ||
[[category:legal terms]] | [[category:legal terms]] | ||
Revision as of 12:58, March 9, 2008
The term doctrine refers to a principle, or set of closely related principles, used in government or law that governs an issue and requires a result in a dogmatic manner.
In government, doctrines typically apply to foreign relations, as in the Monroe Doctrine or Bush Doctrine.
In law, doctrines typically develop through application of several judicial decisions as precedent.
