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Webster 1913 Edition


Heterodoxy

Het′er-o-doxˊy

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Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK]: cf. F.
hétérodoxie
.]
An opinion or doctrine, or a system of doctrines, contrary to some established standard of faith, as the Scriptures, the creed or standards of a church, etc.; heresy.
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Webster 1828 Edition


Heterodoxy

HET'ERODOXY

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Noun.
Heresy; an opinion or doctrine contrary to the doctrines of the Scriptures, or contrary to those of an established church.

Definition 2024


heterodoxy

heterodoxy

English

Noun

heterodoxy (plural heterodoxies)

  1. The quality of being heterodox.
  2. A heterodox belief, creed, or teaching.
    • 1902, William James, The Varieties of Religious Experience, Folio Society 2008, p. 288:
      A genuine first-hand religious experience like this is bound to be a heterodoxy to its witnesses, the prophet appearing as a mere lonely madman.

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