A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
A self-imposed policy governing some aspect of a country's foreign relations, especially regarding what sort of behavior it will or will not tolerate from other countries.
The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group, or text.
Advice or exhortation, particularly of a moral or religious nature.
A warning of impending evil.