adj. Of, relating to, involving, belonging to or concerning a doctrine.
adj. Didactic.
n. A matter of doctrine, or system of doctrines.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Pertaining to, or containing, doctrine or something taught and to be believed.
adj. Pertaining to, or having to do with, teaching.
n. A matter of doctrine; also, a system of doctrines.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Pertaining to doctrine; consisting of or characterized by doctrine; relating or pertaining to fundamental belief or instruction: as, doctrinal theology; doctrinal soundness in religion, science, or politics; a doctrinal controversy.
Serving for instruction or guidance; having the office or effect of teaching.
n. Something that is a part of doctrine; a tenet or article of belief.
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adj. relating to or involving or preoccupied with doctrine
Word Usage
"His seeming indifference to attempts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, his support for a constitutional amendment to deny birthright citizenship to children of illegal aliens, and his opposition to the Nafta and Cafta free trade agreements in the name of doctrinal purity are at odds with most libertarians."