Branch of a religion (4)

I believe the answer is:

sect

(Other definitions for sect that I've seen before include "Religious faction" , "Breakaway group" , "Heretical group" , "Dissenting body" , "Religious splinter group" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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