excommunication

[ eks-kuh-myoo-ni-key-shuh n ]

/ ˌɛks kəˌmyu nɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

the act of excommunicating.

the state of being excommunicated.

the ecclesiastical sentence by which a person is excommunicated.

Origin of excommunication

1425–75; late Middle English < Late Latin excommūnicātiōn- (stem of excommūnicātiō). See excommunicate, -ion

The church was not happy with his views, and there was talk of excommunication.

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But the threat of something as severe as excommunication was completely unexpected to her.

Excommunication With a Smile: Mormon Feminist Kicked Out of the Church |Emily Shire |June 23, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Following the news of her excommunication, Kelly has stood by her words.

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Dehlin believed the decision to threaten him and Kelly with excommunication came from high within the LDS Church.

Excommunication With a Smile: Mormon Feminist Kicked Out of the Church |Emily Shire |June 23, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Dehlin was similarly blindsided by the threat of excommunication.

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It was by this weapon--excommunication--that Europe was governed.

Beacon Lights of History, Volume V |John Lord
For this latter offense, Pennsylvania is now threatened with excommunication, and very likely Ohio will meet the same sad fate.

The Red Conspiracy |Joseph J. Mereto
A bull of excommunication was issued in 1501, by Alexander VI., against printers who should publish pernicious doctrines.

History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science |John William Draper
They had wealthy relations at Constantinople, and laughed the excommunication of their late tyrant to scorn.

The Memoires of Casanova, Complete |Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
The women are not allowed to carry on sales at a public fair, under penalty of excommunication.

Castes and Tribes of Southern India |Edgar Thurston