heresies

Variant of heresy

heresy definition

her·esy (her′ə sē)

noun pl. heresies -·sies

    1. a religious belief opposed to the orthodox doctrines of a church; esp., such a belief specifically denounced by the church
    2. the rejection of a belief that is a part of church dogma
  2. any opinion (in philosophy, politics, etc.) opposed to official or established views or doctrines
  3. the holding of any such belief or opinion

Etymology: ME heresie < OFr < L haeresis, school of thought, sect, in LL(Ec), heresy < Gr hairesis, a taking, selection, school, sect, in LGr(Ec), heresy < hairein, to take

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