apostasies

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apostasies - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Apostasy \A*pos"ta*sy\, n.; pl. Apostasies. [OE. apostasie, F.
     apostasie, L. apostasia, fr. Gr. ? a standing off from, a
     defection, fr. ? to stand off, revolt; ? from + ? to stand.
     See Off and Stand.]
     An abandonment of what one has voluntarily professed; a total
     desertion of departure from one's faith, principles, or
     party; esp., the renunciation of a religious faith; as,
     Julian's apostasy from Christianity.
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