Indoctrinating

/ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (v. pres. part.) The act of imparting a specific set of beliefs or doctrines, often with the implication of discouraging independent thought, in a legal or institutional context.
    The training was criticized for indoctrinating employees with biased ideologies.

Forms

  • indoctrinate
  • indoctrinated

Commentary

In legal discourse, use 'indoctrinating' cautiously as it often implies coercion or bias, which may affect interpretive framing in cases involving institutional practices.

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