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Jesuitism

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Jesuitism [ˈdʒɛzjʊɪˌtɪzəm], Jesuitry
n
1. (Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) theology or practices of the Jesuits
2. Informal offensive subtle and equivocating arguments; casuistry
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: Catholicism
crafty or deceitful practice. — jesuitic, jesuitical, adj.
See also: Cunning
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Jesuitism - the theology or the practices of the Jesuits (often considered to be casuistic)
Jesuitry
Christian theology - the teachings of Christian churches


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