Definition of Apostasy
Apostasy
A·pos·ta·sy
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The act of renouncing or abandoning a religious or political belief or principle.
e.g. The priest was accused of apostasy for questioning the church's doctrine.
(noun)
broadly, the action of abandoning or giving up some belief or loyalty that one previously held, such as political affiliation;
e.g. They frowned on her apostasy and condemned her for being a traitor.
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