Jesuitism
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Jesuitism
(ˈdʒɛzjʊɪˌtɪzəm) orJesuitry
n
1. (Roman Catholic Church) theology or practices of the Jesuits
2. informal offensive subtle and equivocating arguments; casuistry
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Jesuitism
1. the doctrines, practices, etc., of the Jesuit order of priests.
2. Disparaging, lower case. casuistry or equivocation. Also Jesuitry. — Jesuitic, Jesuitical, adj.
See also: Catholicism2. Disparaging, lower case. casuistry or equivocation. Also Jesuitry. — Jesuitic, Jesuitical, adj.
crafty or deceitful practice. — jesuitic, jesuitical, adj.
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Noun | 1. | Jesuitism - the theology or the practices of the Jesuits (often considered to be casuistic) Christian theology - the teachings of Christian churches |
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