doctrine
Pronunciation:
/ˈdɒktɹɪn//ˈdɑktɹɪn/noun
Definitions
A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
Example: The four noble truths summarise the main doctrines of Buddhism.
The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group or text.
Example: What is the understanding of marriage and family in orthodox Marxist doctrine?