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   Orthodoxy (?), n. [Gr. : cf. F. orthodoxie. See Orthodox.]
   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.
   
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   Basil himself bears full and clear testimony to Gregory's orthodoxy. Waterland.
   
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   2. Consonance to genuine Scriptural doctrines; -- said of moral doctrines and beliefs; as, “the orthodoxy of a creed”.
   
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   3. By extension, said of any generally accepted doctrine or belief; the orthodox practice or belief.
   
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