Usually means: Adherence to outdated or incorrect beliefs.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (mumpsimus)

noun:  A person who obstinately adheres to old ways in spite of clear evidence that they are wrong; an ignorant and bigoted opponent of reform.
noun:  An obvious error that is obstinately repeated despite correction.

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