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A doctrine in political theory that government is created by and subject to the will of the people.
Separation of powers
Antimilitarism is a doctrine which opposes war, relying on a critical theory of nationalism and imperialism.
A theory is an explanation or interpretation of a phenomenon supported by evidence and reasoning, whereas a doctrine is a set of beliefs or principles, often religious or political in nature, that are taught and followed as authoritative. Theories are subject to change and revision based on new evidence, while doctrines tend to be more fixed and dogmatic.
The theory of kingship is a political and religious doctrine of royal and political legitimacy.
Baroque
That is the definition used for both the Intelligent Design Theory of Origins and the Creation Theory of Origins.
George F. Kennan, toward the Truman doctrine
In Buddhism, Anatta means soul-lessness. It is a doctrine of rebirth that should be distinguished from the theory of reincarnation.
The suffix -ism is used to form nouns denoting a distinctive practice, system, or philosophy, such as socialism or capitalism. It often signifies a belief, principle, or doctrine associated with a particular activity or ideology.
Galileo was allowed to publish his findings as theory, which was a major relaxation of Catholic doctrine. Instead, he published them as fact.