Jesuitism is a label given to particular casuistic approach to moral questions and problems often described by the adjective jesuitical, so called because it was promoted by some Jesuits of the 17th century rather than being the beliefs of the Society of Jesus as a religious order. The word seems to have been used for the first time in 1622. Jesui... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesuitism
• (n.) The principles and practices of the Jesuits. • (n.) Cunning; deceit; deceptive practices to effect a purpose; subtle argument; -- an opprobrious use of the word. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/jesuitism/
Jes'u·it·ism noun [ Confer French jésuitisme .] 1. The principles and practices of the Jesuits. 2. Cunning; deceit; deceptive practices to effect a purpose; subtle argument; -- an opprobrious use of the word. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/J/8
Noun applied rather loosely to the teachings and practices of the Jesuits, a religious order of men of the Roman Catholic Church engaged in missionary and educational work. Originally it was called the Company, but in the Bull of Pope Paul III approving it in 1540, the Society of Jesus. Besides the three usual vows the members take a fourth of spe.... Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21203