<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Opinion or doctrine at variance with the orthodox or accepted doctrine, especially of a church or religious system.</li><li>The maintaining of such an opinion or doctrine.</li><li>Roman Catholic Church: the willful and persistent rejection of any article of faith by a baptized member of the church.</li><li>Any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs, customs, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>Dissension</li><li>Iconoclasm</li><li>Dissent</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>