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A doctrine, principle, or position held as part of a philosophy, religion, or field of endeavor.

Any opinion, principle, dogma, or doctrine which a person, school, or sect holds or maintains as true.

Synonyms Precept. Dogma, etc. See doctrine.

Any opinion, principle, dogma, belief, or doctrine, which a person holds or maintains as true.

An opinion, belief, or principle held to be true by someone or especially an organization.