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Jesuitism [ˈdʒɛzjʊɪˌtɪzəm], Jesuitry

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: Cunning

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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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