'Jesuitism' definitions:
Definition of 'Jesuitism'
From: WordNet
noun
The theology or the practices of the Jesuits (often considered to be casuistic) [syn: Jesuitism, Jesuitry]
Definition of 'Jesuitism'
From: GCIDE
- 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]