heretical doctrine taught by Arius that asserted the radical primacy of the Father over the Son
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the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable
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the heretical doctrine (associated with the Gnostics) that Jesus had no human body and his sufferings and death on the cross were appa…
Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Law, Psychology, Legal theory.a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Law, Psychology, Legal theory.a religious orientation advocating gnosis as the way to release a person's spiritual element; considered heresy by Christian churches
Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Law, Psychology, Legal theory.a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Law, Psychology, Legal theory.the theological doctrine that Christ had only one will even though he had two natures (human and divine); condemned as heretical in th…
Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Law, Psychology, Legal theory.the theological doctrine (named after Nestorius) that Christ is both the son of God and the man Jesus (which is opposed to Roman Catho…
Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Law, Psychology, Legal theory.the theological doctrine put forward by Pelagius which denied original sin and affirmed the ability of humans to be righteous; condemn…
Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Law, Psychology, Legal theory.a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Law, Psychology, Legal theory.a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Law, Psychology, Legal theory.a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Law, Psychology, Legal theory.(law) a circumstance that does not exonerate a person but which reduces the penalty associated with the offense
Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Law, Psychology.(law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure; "a magistrate determined that there was probable cause to search…
Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Law, Psychology.(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; "the process of thinking…
Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Psychology.(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; "the process of thinking…
Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Psychology.(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; "the process of thinking…
Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Psychology.(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; "the process of thinking…
Used in the same subject area: Cognitive psychology, Psychology.(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; "the process of thinking…
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An apparently violent attempt, or willful offer with force or violence, to do hurt to another; an attempt or offer to beat another, ac…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: doctrine, violence, unjustifiable.That phase of the doctrine of utilitarianism taught by Jeremy Bentham; the doctrine that the morality of actions is estimated and dete…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: doctrine, violence, unjustifiable.A gap or opening made made by breaking or battering, as in a wall or fortification; the space between the parts of a solid body rent b…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: doctrine, violence, unjustifiable.A portion of the Church of England, consisting of persons who claim to hold a position, in respect to doctrine and fellowship, interme…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: doctrine, violence, unjustifiable.The doctrine that the geological changes in the earth's crust have been caused by the sudden action of violent physical causes; -- opp…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: doctrine, violence, unjustifiable.Adherence or conformity to the system of doctrine held by all parts of the orthodox Christian church; the doctrine so held; orthodoxy.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: doctrine, violence, unjustifiable.One who receives instruction from another; a scholar; a learner; especially, a follower who has learned to believe in the truth of the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: doctrine, violence, unjustifiable.the doctrine that kings derive their right to rule directly from God and are not accountable to their subjects; rebellion is the worst…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: doctrine, violence, unjustifiable.the doctrine that kings derive their right to rule directly from God and are not accountable to their subjects; rebellion is the worst…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: doctrine, violence, unjustifiable.Earnest for the truth taught in the gospel; strict in interpreting Christian doctrine; preeminetly orthodox; -- technically applied to…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: doctrine, violence, unjustifiable.To do violence to; to overpower, or to compel by violence to one;s will; especially, to ravish; to violate; to commit rape upon.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: doctrine, violence, unjustifiable.Any system of religious doctrine; sometimes, any system of political doctrine or social philosophy; as, this political gospel.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: doctrine, violence, unjustifiable.
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