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Heresy

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(1):

(n.) An opinion held in opposition to the established or commonly received doctrine, and tending to promote a division or party, as in politics, literature, philosophy, etc.; - usually, but not necessarily, said in reproach.

(2):

(n.) Religious opinion opposed to the authorized doctrinal standards of any particular church, especially when tending to promote schism or separation; lack of orthodox or sound belief; rejection of, or erroneous belief in regard to, some fundamental religious doctrine or truth; heterodoxy.

(3):

(n.) An offense against Christianity, consisting in a denial of some essential doctrine, which denial is publicly avowed, and obstinately maintained.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Heresy'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​h/heresy.html. 1828.
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