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Webster 1913 Edition
Jesuitism
Jes′u-it-ism
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
jésuitisme
.] 1.
The principles and practices of the Jesuits.
2.
Cunning; deceit; deceptive practices to effect a purpose; subtle argument; – an opprobrious use of the word.
Webster 1828 Edition
Jesuitism
JES'UITISM
,Noun.
1.
Cunning, deceit; hypocrisy; prevarication; deceptive practices to effect a purpose.Definition 2024
Jesuitism
Jesuitism
English
Noun
Jesuitism (countable and uncountable, plural Jesuitisms)
- The principles and practices of the Jesuits.
- (derogatory) Cunning; deceit; subtle argument.