αἵρεσις, -εως, ἡ
(αἱρέω, -ομαι), [in LXX for נְדָבָה,]
__1. capture.
__2. choosing, choice (see MM, VGT, see word).
__3. that which is chosen, hence, opinion; esp. a peculiar opinion, heresy: 1Co.11:19, Gal.5:20, 2Pe.2:1 R, txt.
__4. In late writers (MM, VGT), of a set of persons professing particular principles or opinions, a school, sect, party, faction: Act.5:17 15:5 24:5,14 26:5 28:22, I Co, Ga, II Pe, l.with, R, mg. (Cremer, 614).
† (AS)