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Sacerdotalism

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Noun

1. sacerdotalism

a belief that priests can act as mediators between human beings and God

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Sacerdotalism

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noun
1. 
the principles, methods, etc, of the priesthood
2. 
the belief that ordained priests are endowed with sacramental and sacrificial powers
3. 
exaggerated respect for priests
4. derogatory
power over people's opinions and actions achieved by priests through sophistry or guile

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Sacerdotalism

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noun
1. 
the existence, nature, system, or functions of priesthood
2. 
domination by or unwarranted or excessive dependence on a priesthood

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Sacerdotalism

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n.
The belief that priests act as mediators between God and humans.

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