doctrine

a set of beliefs or principles that are taught and accepted as true, especially in religion, politics, or philosophy

doctrina, sistema de creencias

• the doctrine of something

Collocations religious doctrine · political doctrine

• The church teaches the doctrine of original sin.

  La iglesia enseña la doctrina del pecado original.

a rule or principle that is taught as part of a subject, especially in military training

instrucción, regla

• the doctrine of something

Collocations military doctrine · naval doctrine

• The new military doctrine emphasizes the importance of air power.

  La nueva doctrina militar enfatiza la importancia del poder aéreo.