doctrine
Definition
Widely adhered-to principle or rule based on strong evidence and/or sound reasoning. In comparison, 'dogma' is supported as a mere claim, or is imposed by a fiat—usually in defiance of evidence to the contrary, or without the corroborating facts. Opposing parties usually label their own assertions a doctrine, and those of the opponents a dogma.
doctrine is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law and Negotiating & Conflict Resolution subjects.
doctrine appears in the definitions of the following terms:
liberalism,
agency,
morality,
stare decisis,
plain meaning rule,
lender liability,
conduit principle,
silence,
business purpose rule,
laissez-faire economics
and
doctrine appears in the other terms:
equitable tolling doctrine,
doctrine of equivalents,
mutuality doctrine,
doctrine of first sale,
foreseeability doctrine,
continuity of interest doctrine,
common enemy doctrine,
collateral source doctrine,
Calvo doctrine,
cash equivalent doctrine
and
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