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heresy /ˈhɛrɪsi/
▶noun (pl. heresies)
- 1 belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.
- 2 opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted.
– origin ME: from OFr. heresie, based on L. haeresis, from Gk hairesis ‘choice’ (in eccles. Gk ‘heretical sect’).
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