Apostacy
Defined in 6 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
The total renunciation of Christianity, by embracing either a false.religion, or no religion at all. This offense can only take place in such as have once professed Christianity. 4 Bl. Comm. 43.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
A total renunciation of Christianity by embracing either a false religion or having no religion at all. 4 Bla. Com. 43. See Blasphemy; Christianity.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
The renunciation of Christianity.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In Englishlaw. The total Tenunciation of Christianity, by embracing either a false religion or no religion at all, This offense can only take place in such as have ones professed the Christian religion. 4 Bi. Comm. 43; 4 Steph. Comm. 231.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
In English law. The total renunciation of Christianity, by embracmg either a false religion, or no reli^on at all. This offence can only take place in such as have once professed the Christian religion. 4 Bl. Com. 43. 4 Steph. Com. 281.