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1. apostasy
noun. the act of abandoning a party for cause.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- apostasia (Latin)
- ἀποστασία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
2. apostasy
noun. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes).
Synonyms
Etymology
- apostasia (Latin)
- ἀποστασία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Sentences with apostasy
1. Noun, singular or mass
Laws against apostasy (abandoning a faith or converting to another faith) are enforced in 20 countries, some by death penalty.
2. Noun, plural
As of 2011, 20 countries – most of them Islamic states -- still had laws that prohibited apostasy.
3. Adjective
Other punishments imposed for apostasy include imprisonment, flogging and fines.
