jesuitism
/ˈdʒɛʒəwɪtɪzəm/
noun
- The principles or practices of the Jesuits, a Roman Catholic religious order.
- Jesuitism emphasizes education and missionary work.
- He studied the history of Jesuitism in Europe.
- The school's curriculum was heavily influenced by Jesuitism.
- Clever but dishonest reasoning; casuistry.
- The report was criticized for its Jesuitism and lack of clarity.
- She accused him of Jesuitism when he dodged the question.
- The debate was full of Jesuitism, with each side twisting words.
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