Usage Note
Doctrine is used in religious, political, and legal contexts much as in English. In French law, la doctrine specifically refers to the body of legal scholarship and academic opinion, distinct from la jurisprudence (case law). The adjective is doctrinal (m) / doctrinale (f).
Examples
"Le parti défend une doctrine économique stricte."
Natural Translation
The party defends a strict economic doctrine.
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