Heresy Definition
hĕrĭ-sē
heresies
noun
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A religious belief opposed to the orthodox doctrines of a church; esp., such a belief specifically denounced by the church.
Webster's New World
The rejection of a belief that is a part of church dogma.
Webster's New World
The holding of any such belief or opinion.
Webster's New World
Any opinion (in philosophy, politics, etc.) opposed to official or established views or doctrines.
Webster's New World
Adherence to such controversial or unorthodox opinion.
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heresiesOrigin of Heresy
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From Old French heresie (modern hérésie), from Latin haeresis, from Ancient Greek αἵρεσις (hairesis, “choice, system of principles”), from αἱρέομαι (haireomai, “to take for one’s self, to choose”), the middle voice of αἱρέω (haireō, “to take”), from Proto-Indo-European *ster-; see also Welsh herw (“theft, raid”), Ancient Greek στερέω (stereō, “to deprive of”).
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Middle English heresie from Old French from Late Latin haeresis from Late Greek hairesis from Greek a choosing, faction from haireisthai to choose middle voice of hairein to take
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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