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Clericalism

//ˈklɛ.ɹɪ.k(ə)ˌlɪ.z(ə)m// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Political or secular power invested in members of the clergy. uncountable, usually

    "Ireland in decades past saw an excess of clericalism and disregard for the laity."

  2. 2
    a policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy in secular or political matters wordnet

Etymology

From clerical + -ism.

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