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doctrinaire

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  1. dictatorial           
 
1. doc.tri.naire \.da:k-tr*-'na(*)r, -'ne(*)r\ n [F, fr. doctrine] : one 
   who attempts to put into effect an abstract doctrine or theory with  little 
   or no regard for practical difficulties
2. doctrinaire \-.iz-*m\ aj : relating to or characteristic of a 
   doctrinaire : DOGMATIC  - doc.tri.nair.ism n