noun
- the act of abandoning or renouncing a religious faith, belief, or cause that one previously held
Usage: Note: The standard spelling is 'apostasy' (with an 's'). 'Apostacy' is a common misspelling.
Examples
- His apostacy from the church shocked his family.
- The historical text documented several instances of apostacy during the religious reformation.
- She was accused of apostacy after publicly rejecting the teachings she had once followed.
- Political apostacy—switching parties—is not uncommon in democratic systems.
- The regime punished apostacy with severe consequences.