Pe·la·gian
pə-ˈlā-j(ē-)ən 
: one agreeing with Pelagius in denying original sin and consequently in holding that individuals have perfect freedom to do either right or wrong
: of or relating to Pelagians or Pelagianism
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Edward L. Morse, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2011
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The Pelagian Shelf basin, off the coast of Tripoli, was spared from the fighting, so operations there could resume fairly quickly.
—Edward L. Morse, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2011
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“Pelagian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pelagian. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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