doctrinal
adjective
doc·trin·al
ˈdäk-trə-nᵊl 
especially British
däk-ˈtrī-
: of, relating to, or preoccupied with doctrine
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In response, the OCA excommunicated all foundation officers, an action usually reserved for grave doctrinal infractions.
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Alleging disobedience, among other claimed doctrinal infractions, the OCA excommunicated the Homyks and longtime parish council leader Rivera.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Despite any doctrinal differences, Nation of Islam representatives warmly welcomed the visitors as partners.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Most of the rest of the portfolio fits the doctrinal analysis laid out earlier.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Alleging disobedience, among other claimed doctrinal infractions, the OCA excommunicated the Homyks and longtime parish council leader Rivera.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Despite any doctrinal differences, Nation of Islam representatives warmly welcomed the visitors as partners.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Most of the rest of the portfolio fits the doctrinal analysis laid out earlier.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Doctrinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doctrinal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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