Sadduceeism
/ˈsadjʊsiːɪz(ə)m/ /ˈsadʒʊsiːɪz(ə)m/noun
1Materialistic scepticism and denial of immortality considered as characteristic of the Sadducees; specifically denial of the existence of witches, ghosts, and the like.
2The doctrine or beliefs of the Sadducees.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in William Fulke (d. 1589), theologian and college head. From Sadducee + -ism. Compare post-classical Latin Sadduceismus, French Saducéisme.
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