Sect
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Anderson (1889)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Persons adhering to a certain religious creed. See 53 N. H. 9, 16 Am. Rep. 82.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A religious scot is a body or number of persons united in tenets, but constituting a distinct organization or party, by holding sentiments or doctrines different from those of other sects or people. State v. Hallock, 16 Nev. 385.
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
See Religion; Sectarian.