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a statement or body of statements concerning faith or morals proclaimed by a church
- the Catholic Church's doctrine on the Eucharist
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“Doctrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctrine. Accessed 18 Aug. 2022.
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