What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doctrine leads to intolerance, spite and malice (3)" mean?

The definition is "Doctrine". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (first_letter="intolerance,") + S (first_letter="spite") + M (first_letter="malice") = ISM; definition: "Doctrine" The answer is ISM.

Doctrine leads to intolerance, spite and malice (3)

Times Cryptic #29043 | 14 Across | 2024-10-09 flower

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