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.]
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1. The principles and practices of the Jesuits.
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2. Cunning; deceit; deceptive practices to effect a purpose;
subtle argument; -- an opprobrious use of the word.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
Jesuitism
n 1: the theology or the practices of the Jesuits (often
considered to be casuistic) [syn: Jesuitism, Jesuitry]