'Donatism' definitions:

Definition of 'Donatism'

From: WordNet
noun
A schismatic Christian religion in northern Africa from the 4th to the 7th century; held that only those who led a blameless life belonged in the church or could administer the sacraments

Definition of 'Donatism'

From: GCIDE
  • Donatism \Don"a*tism\, n. [Cf. F. Donatisme.] (Eccl. Hist.) The tenets of the Donatists. [1913 Webster]