| pelagianism | (n) the theological doctrine put forward by Pelagius which denied original sin and affirmed the ability of humans to be righteous; condemned as heresy by the Council of Ephesus in 431 |
| Pelagianism | n. [ Cf. F. pélagianisme. ] The doctrines of Pelagius. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Semi-Pelagianism | n. The doctrines or tenets of the Semi-Pelagians. [ 1913 Webster ] |