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  1. 1. a. Contrary to, or differing from, some acknowledged standard, as the Bible, the creed of a church, the decree of a council, and the like; not orthodox; heretical; -- said of opinions, doctrines, books, etc., esp. upon theological subjects. Source: opted
  2. 2. a. Holding heterodox opinions, or doctrines not orthodox; heretical; -- said of persons. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. An opinion opposed to some accepted standard. Source: opted
  4. 4. adj. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. Contrary to, or differing from, some acknowledged standard, as the Bible, the creed of a church, the decree of a council, and the like; not orthodox; heretical; -- said of opinions, doctrines, books, etc., esp. upon theological subjects. Raw and indigested, heterodox, preaching. Strype. 2. Holding heterodox opinions, or doctrines not orthodox; heretical; -- said of persons. Macaulay. -- Het"er*o*dox`ly, adv. -- Het"er*o*dox`ness, n. An opinion opposed to some accepted standard. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne. Source: webster
  6. 6. An opinion opposed to some accepted standard. [Obs.] Sir T.Browne. Source: adambom
  7. 7. j:100 s characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards Source: ecdict

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