heresy
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈher.ə.si/
Definition
A belief or opinion that strongly contradicts established religious doctrine or widely accepted social standards.
Examples
In the 16th century, suggesting that the sun was the center of the solar system was considered a dangerous heresy.
The committee dismissed his radical proposal as pure heresy, refusing to even consider the evidence he presented.
To many traditionalists in the organization, the new management strategy felt like a total heresy against their founding principles.
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