Jesuitism

[ jezh-oo-i-tiz-uh m, jez-oo-, jez-yoo- ]

/ ˈdʒɛʒ u ɪˌtɪz əm, ˈdʒɛz u-, ˈdʒɛz yu- /

the system, principles, or practices of the Jesuits.

(often lowercase) a principle or practice, as casuistry, equivocation, or craft, ascribed to the Jesuits by their opponents.

Origin of Jesuitism

First recorded in 1600–10; Jesuit + -ism

an·ti-Jes·u·it·ism, noun an·ti-Jes·u·it·ry, noun

Cavour sought him, and asked him to reveal the secrets of Jesuitism.

Donahoe's Magazine, Vol. XV, No. 4, April, 1886 |Various
There is apt to be a spirit of Jesuitism in all men consumed with zeal, determined on success.

Beacon Lights of History, Volume VI |John Lord
If Jesuitism were now confined to Italy alone, the members of the Christian alliance may, perhaps, be right.

Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries |William Hogan
The bibliography of Jesuitism is of enormous extent, and it is impracticable to cite more than a few of the most important works.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 3 |Various

Does not that savour of Jesuitism, Fred, which teaches the detestable doctrine that you may do evil if good is to come of it?

Twice Bought |R.M. Ballantyne

Jesuitism

/ (ˈdʒɛzjʊɪˌtɪzəm) /

theology or practices of the Jesuits

informal, offensive subtle and equivocating arguments; casuistry