apostasy

Meaning

Noun

The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.

Origin

From Latin apostasia, from Ancient Greek ἀποστασία ("defection, revolt"), from ἀφίστημι, from ἀπό + ἵστημι

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