Cryptic crossword clue
Dropping a hint the original sin violated many such beliefs 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RELIGIONS

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We know that "such beliefs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case such beliefs = religions.
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What does RELIGIONS mean?

RELIGIONS noun
  1. Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.
  2. A particular system of such belief, and the rituals and practices proper to it.
  3. The way of life committed to by monks and nuns.
  4. Rituals and actions associated with religious beliefs, but considered apart from them.
  5. Any practice to which someone or some group is seriously devoted.
  6. Faithfulness to a given principle; conscientiousness.
RELIGIONS verb
  1. Engage in religious practice.
  2. Indoctrinate into a specific religion.
  3. To make sacred or symbolic; sanctify.

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