doktriner

Doktriner is the plural form of doktrin in Danish, Norwegian, and other Scandinavian languages, and it translates to doctrines or formal sets of guiding beliefs. The term is used across religious, legal, political, and military contexts to describe comprehensive systems of principles that shape interpretation, policy, and practice.

In religion, doktriner refer to official teachings or accepted creeds. In law, legal doctrines are established principles that guide courts and legislators. In politics or security policy, a state's doctrines define its strategic priorities and permissible actions. In military doctrine, it describes how forces are organized and how they operate.

Etymology: the word originates from Latin doctrina, through French and English, into Scandinavian languages.

In modern usage, doktriner can be contested: debates often concern whether doctrines accurately reflect reality or reflect interest and power. Doctrines are normative and prescriptive, and they can influence education, policy, and public discourse.

See also: doctrine, dogma, ideology, theory.