sac|er|do|tal|ism

sac|er|do|tal|ism
sac|er|do|tal|ism «SAS uhr DOH tuh lihz uhm», noun.
1. a) the sacerdotal system; spirit or methods of the priesthood. b) priestcraft (in an unfavorable sense).
2. the theory that the priesthood is invested by ordination with supernatural powers.

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