clericalism
/ˈklɛrɪkəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- A policy or belief that gives clergy or religious institutions excessive power and influence in political or social matters.
- The movement sought to reduce clericalism and separate religious authority from government.
- Some critics argue that clericalism undermines democratic decision-making.
- The country's history of clericalism led to tension between church and state.
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