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Answer for the clue "The quality of not being devout ", 10 letters:
irreligion

Word definitions for irreligion in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the quality of not being devout [syn: irreligiousness ]

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Irreligion (adjective form: non-religious or irreligious ) is the absence, indifference, rejection of, or hostility towards religion . Includes rejection . When characterized as the rejection of religious belief, it encompasses atheism , agnosticism , religious ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The state of being irreligious.

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Irreligion \Ir`re*li"gion\, n. [L. irreligio: cf. F. irr['e]ligion. See In- not, and Religion .] The state of being irreligious; lack of religion; impiety.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1590s, from Late Latin irreligionem (nominative irreligio ) "irreligion, impiety," from assimiliated form of in- "not" (see in- (1)) + religio (see religion ).

Usage examples of irreligion.

The Establishment Clause did not require government neutrality between religion and irreligion nor did it prohibit the Federal Government from providing nondiscriminatory aid to religion.