Definition of Apostesy
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.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- Departure (spatial removal)
- The renunciation of one's religion or faith.
- The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs
- defection
- disaffection
- estrangement
- apostate
- apostatise
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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