Defn: One of an order of nuns established on the principles of the
Jesuits, but suppressed by Pope Urban in 1633.
JESUITIC; JESUITICAL
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.
JESUITICALLY
Jes`u*it"ic*al*ly, adv.
Defn: In a jesuitical manner.
JESUITISM
Jes"u*it*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. jésuitisme.]
1. The principles and practices of the Jesuits.
2. Cunning; deceit; deceptive practices to effect a purpose; subtle argument; — an opprobrious use of the word.
JESUITOCRACY
Jes`u*it*oc"ra*cy, n. Etym: [Jesuit + -cracy, as in aristocracy.]