religio

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    The Latin term religiō, the origin of the modern lexeme religion (via Old French/Middle LatinThe medieval usage alternates with order in designating bonded communities like those of monastic orders: "we hear of the 'religion' of the Golden Fleece, of a knight 'of the religion of Avys'".