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Apostasy - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Apostasy : (noun)
1: the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your
political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing
beliefs or causes) [syn: renunciation, defection]
2: the act of abandoning a party or cause [syn: tergiversation]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Apostasy : \A*pos"ta*sy\, n.; pl. Apostasies. [OE. apostasie, F.
apostasie, L. apostasia, fr. Gr. ? a standing off from, a
defection, fr. ? to stand off, revolt; ? from _ ? to stand.
See Off and Stand.]
An abandonment of what one has voluntarily professed; a total
desertion of departure from one's faith, principles, or
party; esp., the renunciation of a religious faith; as,
Julian's apostasy from Christianity.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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