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An abandonment of what one has voluntarily professed; a total desertion of departure from one's faith, principles, or party; esp., the renunciation of a religious faith; as, Julian's apostasy from Christianity.

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  1. n. An abandonment of what one has voluntarily professed; a total desertion of departure from one's faith, principles, or party; esp., the renunciation of a religious faith; as, Julian's apostasy from Christianity.
  2. n. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
  3. n. the act of abandoning a party for cause
  4. An abandonment of what one has voluntarily professed; a total desertion of departure from one's faith, principles, or party; esp., the renunciation of a religious faith; as, Julian's apostasy from Christianity.
  5. An abandonment of what one has voluntarily professed; a totaldesertion of departure from one's faith, principles, or party; esp.,the renunciation of a religious faith; as, Julian's apostasy fromChristianity.
  6. n:100 n. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) n. the act of abandoning a party for cause