Pharisaism

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

  Pharisaism \Phar`i*sa"ism\, n. [Cf. F. pharisaisme.]
     1. The notions, doctrines, and conduct of the Pharisees, as a
        sect. --Sharp.
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     2. Rigid observance of external forms of religion, without


        genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious,
        self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners. "A
        piece of pharisaism." --Hammond.
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