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Meaning of 'heresy'
Meaning of 'heresy' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Heresy 
[ 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. [ 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.
- An offense against Christianity, consisting in a denial of some essential doctrine, which denial is publicly avowed, and obstinately maintained.
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