+A **schism** denotes a formal division or [split](/wiki/split) within a group, most commonly a [religious](/wiki/religion) institution. This break typically arises from profound disagreements over doctrine, leadership, or practice, leading to the formation of distinct, separate entities.
+## See also
+- [Heresy](/wiki/heresy)
+- [Sect](/wiki/sect)
+- [Orthodoxy](/wiki/orthodoxy)
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