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/ˈklɛ.ɹɪ.k(ə)ˌlɪ.z(ə)m/ · noun
Political or secular power invested in members of the clergy..
Ireland in decades past saw an excess of clericalism and disregard for the laity.
'I think I am an anti-clerical,' Father Brown would say with a faint smile; 'but there wouldn't be half so much clericalism if they would only leave things to the clerics.'
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Clericalism means Political or secular power invested in members of the clergy..
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Ireland in decades past saw an excess of clericalism and disregard for the laity.
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