Heresies
/ˈhɛrɪsiz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of heresy, meaning doctrines or beliefs that deviate from established religious or doctrinal orthodoxy, sometimes relevant in legal contexts involving ecclesiastical law.
The council condemned the various heresies spreading within the church.
Forms
- heresy (singular)
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Commentary
In legal contexts, heresies often come up in ecclesiastical law or historical cases addressing religious conformity.
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