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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A formal division or split within a religious body.
  • A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
  • Catholicism a split within Christianity whereby a group no longer recognizes the Church, but shares essentially the same beliefs with the Church of Rome. In other words, a political split without the introduction of heresy.

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