Definitions from Wiktionary (schism)

▸ noun:  A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
▸ noun:  (religion) A formal division or split within a religious body.
▸ noun:  (Catholicism) a split within Christianity whereby a group no longer recognizes the Bishop of Rome as the head of the Church, but shares essentially the same beliefs with the Church of Rome. In other words, a political split without the introduction of heresy.
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