| 释义 |
cler·i·cal·ism
\-ˌlizəm\ noun
(-s)
1. : a policy that attempts to maintain or augment the temporal power (as the political power) of a church or religious hierarchy
2.
a. : a policy favoring the maintenance or increase of power over religious matters by an ecclesiastical hierarchy or clergy
b. : dogmatic and authoritarian control of religious matters by clergy |