Orthodoxy
/ˈɔːrθədɒksi/
Definitions
- (n.) Adherence to established and accepted doctrines, especially in religion or ideology.
The church emphasized strict orthodoxy among its followers.
- (n.) The quality or state of being orthodox; conventionality or traditionalism in beliefs or practices.
Legal orthodoxy often guides judicial interpretation.
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Orthodoxy typically denotes conformity to prevailing, accepted beliefs, useful to distinguish from dissenting positions in legal or religious contexts.
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