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heresy definition and meaning

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

Crossword clues for heresy

- Heterodoxy
- Opinion of a deviate? Where’s your heart?
- Opinion that is unorthodox and here’s why!
- Radical rejection of church dogma
- Unorthodox belief
- Unorthodox opinion and here’s why
- Where symbolism reveals unorthodoxy