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clericalism
cler·i·cal·ism [ klérrik'l ìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. support for clergy: a policy of supporting the power or views of the clergy
2. power of clergy: the power or influence of the clergy

cler·i·cal·ist noun
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