Jesuitism

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Jesuitism \Jes"u*it*ism\, n. [Cf. F. j['e]suitisme.]
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     1. The principles and practices of the Jesuits.
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     2. Cunning; deceit; deceptive practices to effect a purpose;


        subtle argument; -- an opprobrious use of the word.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  Jesuitism
       n : the theology or the practices of the Jesuits (often
           considered to be casuistic) [syn: {Jesuitry}]