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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (1)

1. the theology or the practices of the Jesuits (often considered to be casuistic);
[syn: Jesuitism, Jesuitry]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

Jesuitism n 1: the theology or the practices of the Jesuits (often considered to be casuistic) [syn: Jesuitism, Jesuitry]