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ecclesiasticism

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﹒Excessive devotion to the interests, power, or influence of the church.

﹒The principles, practices, or system of church government and organization.

﹒A strong emphasis on ecclesiastical authority, ritual, or clerical influence.

Examples

﹒The author's critique of the church focused primarily on the stifling effects of rigid ecclesiasticism.

﹒His transition from a secular life to one defined by strict ecclesiasticism surprised many of his former colleagues.

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