All 3 Uses of
doctrine
in
Sense and Sensibility
- It was contrary to every doctrine of her's that difference of fortune should keep any couple asunder who were attracted by resemblance of disposition; and that Elinor's merit should not be acknowledged by every one who knew her, was to her comprehension impossible.†
Chpt 3
- This has always been your doctrine, I am sure.†
Chpt 17 *
- My doctrine has never aimed at the subjection of the understanding.†
Chpt 17
Definition:
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(doctrine) a belief (or system of beliefs or principles) accepted as authoritative by some group