JESUITIC

Jesuitical, Jesuitic, Jesuit

(adjective) having qualities characteristic of Jesuits or Jesuitism; “Jesuitical education”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Jesuitic (comparative more Jesuitic, superlative most Jesuitic)

Of or relating to the Jesuits, or to their principles and methods.

Intricate, casuistic or hair-splitting logical arguments.

(derogatory, dated) Cunning; deceitful; crafty.

• Jesuitical

• juiciest

Source: Wiktionary

Jes`u*it"ic, Jes`u*it"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. jésuitique.]

1. Of or pertaining to the Jesuits, or to their principles and methods.

2. Designing; cunning; deceitful; crafty; -- an opprobrious use of the word. Dryden.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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