Apostacy
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
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.