Method of constitutional interpretation that involves applying rules generated from precedent, i.e., previous court decisions.

relating to or involving or preoccupied with doctrine; "quibbling over doctrinal minutiae"

an approach to Biblical study which uses a creed to delimit and/or explicate the meaning of a text

Used in classes BL-BX for works discussing the theological aspects of a particular religion. Often the Library of Congress has assigned the subheading "History of doctrines."

Pertaining to, or containing, doctrine or something taught and to be believed; as, a doctrinal observation.

Pertaining to, or having to do with, teaching.

A matter of doctrine; also, a system of doctrines.