Apostasy

Apostacy , a-post′a-si, n. abandonment of one's religion, principles, or party: a revolt from ecclesiastical obedience, from a religious profe ion, or from holy orders.— n. Apost′ate , one guilty of apostasy: a renegade from his faith from unworthy motives.— adj. false: traitorous: fallen.— adjs. A post at′ic , -al .— v.i. Apost′atise . [Gr. 'a standing away;' apo , from, stasis , a standing.]