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The notions, doctrines, and conduct of the Pharisees, as a sect.

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  1. n. The notions, doctrines, and conduct of the Pharisees, as a sect.
  2. n. Rigid observance of external forms of religion, without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners.
  3. 1. The notions, doctrines, and conduct of the Pharisees, as a sect. Sharp. 2. Rigid observance of external forms of religion, without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners. "A piece of pharisaism." Hammond.
  4. n. The notions, doctrines, and conduct of the Pharisees, as a sect. n. Rigid observance of external forms of religion, without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners.