nounfemininepl: apostasies
apostasia
1. The abandonment or renunciation of a religious faith, belief, or principle
His apostasy from the Catholic Church shocked his family.
Sua apostasia da Igreja Católica chocou sua família.
2. The act of abandoning one's political party, principles, or cause
The senator's apostasy from her party's platform disappointed her supporters.
A apostasia da senadora em relação à plataforma de seu partido decepcionou seus apoiadores.
3. Defection or abandonment of a cause, organization, or allegiance
His apostasy from the movement was seen as a betrayal by his former colleagues.
Sua apostasia do movimento foi vista como uma traição por seus colegas anteriores.
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