doctrinal
adjective
doc·trin·al
ˈdäk-trə-nᵊl 
especially British
däk-ˈtrī-
: of, relating to, or preoccupied with doctrine
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Leo, who is fluent in Spanish, Italian and English, was named pope amid growing ideological divides within the Catholic hierarchy, with cardinals split over whether to continue the more inclusive direction charted by Francis or return to stricter doctrinal enforcement.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
New events are affecting the SBC's nearly 20-year trend of declining membership, such as a doctrinal fight over women pastors.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
His selection would likely prioritize doctrinal rigidity and regime stability, appealing to those who value quiet influence over public stature.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
In a doctrinal publication issued on the topic, NAR apostle Lou Engle articulated that position.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 21 June 2025
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
New events are affecting the SBC's nearly 20-year trend of declining membership, such as a doctrinal fight over women pastors.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
His selection would likely prioritize doctrinal rigidity and regime stability, appealing to those who value quiet influence over public stature.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
In a doctrinal publication issued on the topic, NAR apostle Lou Engle articulated that position.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 21 June 2025
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“Doctrinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doctrinal. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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