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    heretical

    heretical - Dictionary definition and meaning for word heretical

    Definition
    (adj) characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
    Synonyms : dissident , heterodox
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for heretical

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Heretical, reminds of hierarchy which means divisions of labor with set rules, therefore one which doesn't follow the set rules is "heretical"

he is heretical - coz he calls 'hereditary' (accepted) policies as 'kal'(past) ki policies.

Theoretical => related to accepted beliefs......Heretical => departing from accepted beliefs

HERE-tical means orthodox. Here can be inferred to be what is current.

Focus on the HE--In "The Scarlet Letter," HEster Prynn was considered heretical for violating their beliefs.

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