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Clericalism

Webster's Dictionary

(n.) An excessive devotion to the interests of the sacerdotal order; undue influence of the clergy; sacerdotalism.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Clericalism'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/clericalism.html. 1828.