Jesuitism — is a particular approach to moral questions and problems, promoted by some Jesuits of the XVIIth century (not the Society of Jesus as a religious order). The word seems to have been used for the first time in 1622. Jesuitism is not a… … Wikipedia
Jesuitism — Jes u*it*ism, n. [Cf. F. j[ e]suitisme.] [1913 Webster] 1. The principles and practices of the Jesuits. [1913 Webster] 2. Cunning; deceit; deceptive practices to effect a purpose; subtle argument; an opprobrious use of the word. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Jesuitism — [jezh′o͞o it iz΄əm; jez′yo͞o it iz΄əm, jez′o͞oit iz΄əm] n. 1. the teachings or practice of the Jesuits 2. [j ] craftiness; duplicity; intrigue: hostile and offensive term, as used by anti Jesuits: Also Jesuitry [jezh′o͞o it rē; jez′yo͞o it rē,… … English World dictionary
jesuitism — noun see Jesuit … New Collegiate Dictionary
Jesuitism — /jezh ooh i tiz euhm, jez ooh , jez yooh /, n. 1. the system, principles, or practices of the Jesuits. 2. (often l.c.) a principle or practice, as casuistry, equivocation, or craft, ascribed to the Jesuits by their opponents. Also, Jesuitry.… … Universalium
jesuitism — n. practice and customs of the Jesuits; study and religious teachings of the Jesuits; deceit; deceitful practices to accomplish a purpose … English contemporary dictionary
jesuitism — jesu·it·ism … English syllables
Jesuitism — /ˈdʒɛʒjuətɪzəm/ (say jezhyoohuhtizuhm) noun a principle or practice such as casuistry ascribed to the Jesuits by their opponents. Also, Jesuitry …
Jesuitism — noun the theology or the practices of the Jesuits (often considered to be casuistic) • Syn: ↑Jesuitry • Derivationally related forms: ↑Jesuitic • Hypernyms: ↑Christian theology … Useful english dictionary
anti-Jesuitism — n. * * * … Universalium
