Orthodoxy

n.	1.	Soundness of faith; a belief in the doctrines taught in the Scriptures, or in some established standard of faith; - opposed to heterodoxy or to heresy. Basil himself bears full and clear testimony to Gregory's orthodoxy. - Waterland.
	2.	Consonance to genuine Scriptural doctrines; - said of moral doctrines and beliefs; as, the orthodoxy of a creed.
	3.	By extension, said of any generally accepted doctrine or belief; the orthodox practice or belief.

Noun	1.	orthodoxy - the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion) Antonyms: heterodoxy, unorthodoxy - the quality of being unorthodox
	2.	orthodoxy - a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards Antonyms: heresy, heterodoxy, unorthodoxy - any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position

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