De doctrine
Example: De doctrine van de mensenrechten is wereldwijd van groot belang.
Definition
"De doctrine" refers to a set of principles or teachings, especially those that are officially endorsed by an organization, institution, or government. It often represents a system of beliefs or policies that guide actions, such as the doctrine of human rights being globally significant.
Etymology
The word "de doctrine" comes from the Latin 'doctrina,' meaning teaching or instruction. It entered Dutch through French and has retained its sense of formalized knowledge or principles. Did you know? The term originally related to religious or philosophical teachings before broadening to political or legal ideas.
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"De doctrine" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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