Doctrine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001698",
  "term": "Doctrine",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A principle, theory, or tenet of law established through judicial decisions or legislative enactment. Legal doctrines provide a framework for interpreting statutes, applying precedents, and guiding judicial reasoning. Examples include the doctrine of stare decisis, which mandates adherence to prior rulings, and the doctrine of sovereign immunity.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/doctrine/"
}