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

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  1. n. An excessive devotion to the interests of the sacerdotal order; undue influence of the clergy; sacerdotalism.
  2. n. a policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy in secular or political matters
  3. An excessive devotion to the interests of the sacerdotal order; undue influence of the clergy; sacerdotalism.
  4. An excessive devotion to the interests of the sacerdotal order;undue influence of the clergy; sacerdotalism.
  5. n:100 n. a policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy in secular or political matters