clericalism

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(-iz′əm)

noun

political influence or power of the clergy, or a policy or principles favoring this: generally a derogatory term

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See clericalism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A policy of supporting the power and influence of the clergy in political or secular matters.

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  • clerˈi·cal·ist noun
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