a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief
(宗派或政党的)分裂。
the formal separation of a Church into two Churches or the secession of a group owing to doctrinal and other differences
教会分裂。参见<Bold>G</Bold><Bold>REAT</Bold> <Bold>S</Bold><Bold>CHISM</Bold>.
"late Middle English: from Old French