apostasy (n.)

  1. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)

    [ Syn: renunciation , defection ]

  2. the act of abandoning a party for cause

    [ Syn: tergiversation ]

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