Apostacy

English Law: Apostacy in the Past

A total renunciation of the Christian religion and differs from heresy. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) This offence is punished by the statute of 9 and 10 W. III. c. 32. Vide Christianity. [1][rtbs name=”history-of-english-law”]

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Notes and References

1. Partialy, this information about apostacy is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, including apostacy.

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