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]] | + | The term '''doctrine''' refers to a principle, or set of closely related principles, used in [[government]], [[law]] or [[religion]] 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]]. | ||
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[[category:politics]] | [[category:politics]] | ||
[[Category:Legal Terms]] | [[Category:Legal Terms]] | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[http://dictionary.law.com/ Law Dictionary] | *[http://dictionary.law.com/ Law Dictionary] | ||
Revision as of 15:27, December 7, 2008
The term doctrine refers to a principle, or set of closely related principles, used in government, law or religion 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.
