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doctrinal

[dok-truh-nl, dok-trahyn-l] / ˈdɒk trə nl, dɒkˈtraɪn l /








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On Thursday, the Vatican’s doctrinal office said the measures were a response to the group’s consecration of four bishops earlier this week without the consent of Pope Leo XIV.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Bishop James Massa, the top doctrinal official of the U.S. bishops’ conference, said the pope is upholding just war theory.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 26, 2026

The Court of Chancery’s decision against Tesla External link in 2024 demonstrated this doctrinal drift.

From Barron's Jan. 14, 2026

And if we’re wise, we won’t let our fears of bad faith obscure a rare moment of doctrinal clarity.

From Slate Jun. 5, 2025

Now, huge doctrinal differences hang on the placing of this comma.

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author




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