apostasy

🇺🇸 /əˈpɑːstəsi/ 🇬🇧 /əˈpɒstəsi/
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noun
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The act of leaving one's religion or political beliefs.

In some countries, the act of apostasy can lead to severe consequences.

translation

n. The act of leaving one's religion or political beliefs.

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Plural apostasies