noun [U,C] (plural heresies)
1 a belief or an opinion that is against the principles of a particular religion; the fact of holding such beliefs:
He was burned at the stake for heresy. * the heresies of the early Protestants
2 a belief or an opinion that disagrees strongly with what most people believe:
The idea is heresy to most employees of the firm.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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