established doctrine

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a doctrine that has been in existence for a long time and is officially recognized

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  • The lawyer's argument directly challenged the established doctrine of sovereign immunity.
  • The new theologian dared to question the church's established doctrine.
  • The new movement was considered heretical because it deviated from the established doctrine of the church.
  • Political newcomers often struggle to align with the party's established doctrine.
  • The president's speech signaled a major shift away from the nation's established doctrine of non-interventionism.
  • The court's decision was a significant departure from the established doctrine of judicial restraint.
  • Training recruits on modern warfare techniques required them to unlearn the military's established doctrine.
  • For centuries, the geocentric model was the established doctrine in astronomy.
  • Many young economists are now questioning the established doctrine that free markets are always efficient.
  • The general insisted that all officers adhere strictly to the military's established doctrine on engagement.
  • It is often difficult for revolutionary ideas to gain acceptance when they contradict established doctrine.
  • His research fundamentally challenged the established doctrine in his scientific field.
  • The court's decision was based on a legal principle that has been established doctrine for over a century.
  • Many reformers argued that the established doctrine was outdated and in need of revision.
  • Historically, any public dissent from the established doctrine was met with severe consequences.
  • The purpose of the conference was to reaffirm the organization's established doctrine.
  • This new evidence will likely force a re-evaluation of the established doctrine in astrophysics.
  • In that era, deviating from the established doctrine could lead to accusations of heresy.
  • For generations, the organization has adhered strictly to its established doctrine of political neutrality.
  • Understanding the established doctrine is the first step for any new member of the group.