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single bullet doctrine

The doctrine that in diplomacy or the international political field assassination can be a very effective means of avoiding war. Formally coined as a phrase in an opinion piece by journalist John Stanton in October 2002.

The coinage is a reference to a comment regarding the possibility of a war against Saddam Hussein in Iraq. In a press conference Ari Fleischer, the White House spokesman, said: "The cost of a one-way ticket is substantially less than the cost of war. The cost of one bullet, if the Iraqi people take it on themselves, is substantially less than that.

(http://www.newsinsider.org/editorials/bullet_meets_the_bone.html)
While dealing with a tyrannical dictatorship, I would support the single bullet doctrine.
by hyperides January 8, 2009
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the 9th doctor

the 9th regeneration of a time lord commonly known as the doctor. The first doctor of the new who series that started in 2005, most people's first doctor. Known for his leather jacket and love for bananas, his companion is Rose Tyler and his catch phrase is 'fantastic!' Also known for his first and reoccurring word, 'run!'
the 9th doctor grabbed her hand and whispered, run!

"one does not simply skip the 9th doctor"

"it pisses me off when people say the 9th doctor is the 1st doctor"
by thecoolkidwithpropergrammar March 27, 2014
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doctors without borders

a worthy cause. doctors that go around t 3rd world countries and help sick kids who can't afford doctors.
doctors without borders does al ot of work in africa
by mandy December 9, 2003
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doctor dew

Beverage containing 2 parts Mountain Dew, 1 part Dr. Pepper.

See dr. dew.
mmm, doctor dew you're my only friend.
by nocturnal April 30, 2006
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docker picker

Someone who picks cigarette end up off the pavement/ashtray or where ever else they might be and smokes them, or maybe keeps them in a collection. Usually used as an insult by chavs
guy: Hey look, i found a half-smoked cigarette!
chav: fuckin docker picker! (punches him with a hand covered in cheap gold rings from argos)
by FeelThePower March 28, 2008
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Trump Doctrine

Eliminate all sign of Obama's policy achievements and legacy.
by mlhiss July 16, 2017
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Doctor Who

The one question that can never be answered in the hit BBC Scifi drama!
by geekgirl666 October 18, 2011
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