noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The principles and practices of the Jesuits. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the theology or the practices of the Jesuits (often considered to be casuistic) wordnet
3. 3
   Cunning; deceit; subtle argument. countable, derogatory, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

casuistrycavilcircularitydistortiondodgeequivocation

Etymology

Compare French jésuitisme.

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