apostasy

noun

Meaning

The formal abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief, principle, or cause.

Examples

The historical document detailed the severe punishments once reserved for those accused of apostasy.
His sudden apostasy from the party's core values led to his immediate expulsion from the leadership council.

Synonyms: defection, renunciation, heresy, abjuration

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apostasy

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈpɒstəsi/

Definition

The formal abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief, principle, or cause.

Examples

The historical document detailed the severe punishments once reserved for those accused of apostasy.
His sudden apostasy from the party's core values led to his immediate expulsion from the leadership council.
Many religious communities view apostasy as a profound betrayal of their most sacred tenets.

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