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schism

schism \'siz-*m (by theologians usu so), 'skiz-\ n [ME scisme, fr. MF 
   cisme, fr. LL schismat-, schisma, fr]. Gk, cleft, division, fr. schizein to 
   split - more at SHED 1: DIVISION, SEPARATION; also : DISCORD, DISHA RMONY 
   2a: formal division in or separation from a church or religious body  2b: 
   the offense of promoting schism