Doctrinal

Part of speech: noun (n.)

A matter of doctrine; also, a system of doctrines. T. Goodwin. Sir T. Elyot.

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

1. Pertaining to, or containing, doctrine or something taught and to be believed; as, a doctrinal observation. "Doctrinal clauses." Macaulay.

2. Pertaining to, or having to do with, teaching. The word of God serveth no otherwise than in the nature of a doctrinal instrument. Hooker.