01 n. Division or separation;
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Division or separation;(Eccl.)“Set bounds to our passions by reason, to our errors by truth, and to our schisms by charity.” — Eikon Basilike.
Phrases & compounds
Greek schism —
the separation of the Greek and Roman churches.
Great schism —
a schism in the Roman church in the latter part of the 14th century, on account of rival claimants to the papal throne.
Schism act —
an act of the English Parliament requiring all teachers to conform to the Established Church, -- passed in 1714, repealed in 1719.