"heresy" Definition

Definitions for the word "heresy" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. 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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. 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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
An offense against Christianity, consisting in a denial of some essential doctrine, which denial is publicly avowed, and obstinately maintained.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
(pl. -ies) 1 esp. Rc ch. Religious belief or practice contrary to orthodox doctrine. 2 opinion contrary to what is normally accepted or maintained. [greek hairesis choice]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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