NOUN: "a distinctive doctrine, cause, or theory" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "a distinctive doctrine, cause, or theory" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DISTINCTIVE (adjective)
1. capable of being classified
2. of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
THEORY (noun)
1. a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
2. a belief that can guide behavior

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