HERESY


Meaning of HERESY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ herɪsi ]

( heresies)

1.

Heresy is a belief or action that most people think is wrong, because it disagrees with beliefs that are generally accepted.

It might be considered heresy to suggest such a notion.

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2.

Heresy is a belief or action which seriously disagrees with the principles of a particular religion.

He said it was a heresy to suggest that women should not conduct services.

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