Apostasy
11apostasy — /euh pos teuh see/, n., pl. apostasies. a total desertion of or departure from one s religion, principles, party, cause, etc. [1350 1400; ME apostasye ( < AF) < LL apostasia < Gk: a standing away, withdrawing, equiv. to apóstas(is) (apo APO + sta …
12apostasy — n. (formal) (an) apostasy from * * * [ə pɒstəsɪ] (formal) (an) apostasy from …
13apostasy — Repudiation of faith in God, found in both the OT and NT. Israel is accused by Jeremiah of apostasy (Jer. 2:19) and apostates are said (Heb. 6:6) to crucify again the Son of God. Paul says that the day of the Lord will not come unless the… …
14APOSTASY — the abandonment or renunciation of a RELIGION, such as CHRISTIANITY or ISLAM, either voluntarily or by compulsion. There are frequent Biblical allusions to the EVILS and the dangers of apostasy. It is described as departure from the FAITH 1… …
15apostasy — [[t]əpɒ̱stəsi[/t]] N UNCOUNT If someone is accused of apostasy, they are accused of abandoning their religious faith, political loyalties, or principles. [FORMAL] ...a charge of apostasy …
16apostasy — This word (from the Greek apostasia, meaning desertion or rebellion ), in general, refers to an act of renouncing a belief or principle, for example, by resigning from a group, such as a political party. In a religious context, apostasy is the …
17apostasy — noun a) The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs. The King of Navarre suddenly abandoned his party and went over to the Catholics. b) Specifically, the renunciation of ones religion or faith. The explanation of his apostasy was as simple as …
18apostasy — apostacy (also spelled apostasy) The total renunciation of Christianity, by embracing either a false religion or no religion at all. In old English law, this offense could take place only in such as had once professed the Christian religion. 4 Bl …
19apostasy — apostacy (also spelled apostasy) The total renunciation of Christianity, by embracing either a false religion or no religion at all. In old English law, this offense could take place only in such as had once professed the Christian religion. 4 Bl …
20apostasy — n. (pl. ies) 1 renunciation of a belief or faith, esp. religious. 2 abandonment of principles or of a party. 3 an instance of apostasy. Etymology: ME f. eccl.L f. NT Gk apostasia f. apostasis defection (as APO , stat stand) …
