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   heresy

   /ˈhɛrɪsi/

   noun

   • 1. belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine: "Huss was burned for heresy"
   • ▪ opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted: "the heresy of being uncommitted to the right political dogma"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French heresie, based on Latin haeresis, from Greek hairesis ‘choice’ (in ecclesiastical Greek ‘heretical sect’), from haireomai ‘choose’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   • E

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   • E

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