apostasy

Translations

apostasynoun
apostasies
pl
He was accused of apostasy after leaving the church.
Il a été accusé d’apostasie après avoir quitté l’Église.
Additional translations
reniementS’emploie surtout au sens figuré, pour l’abandon de convictions, d’un camp ou de principes.

Definitions

apostasynoun
The abandonment or renunciation of one's religion, faith, political allegiance, or guiding principles.
His apostasy from the party's core ideals alienated many of his long-time supporters.