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The theology or the practices of the Jesuits (often considered to be casuistic)
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jesuitism
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Jesuitism \Jes"u*it*ism\, n. [Cf. F. j['e]suitisme.] The principles and practices of the Jesuits. Cunning; deceit; deceptive practices to effect a purpose; subtle argument; -- an opprobrious use of the word.
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Jesuitism is a casuistic approach to moral questions and problems, so called because it was promoted by some Jesuits of the 17th century rather than being the beliefs of the Society of Jesus as a religious order . The earliest known citation is 1622. Jesuitism ...
Usage examples of jesuitism.
And in that case, incidentally, what makes flagellantism worse than nihilism, Jesuitism, atheism?
Nanoannie decided Mormonite Jesuitism was an excellent religion for girls, who apparently were allowed to fly around unsupervised, and be romanced by lots of extra men.