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rigorism

[ rig-uh-riz-uhm ]

noun

  1. extreme strictness.
  2. (in Roman Catholic moral philosophy) the theory that in doubtful cases of conscience no course may be followed that is contrary to Catholic law and doctrine.


rigorism

/ ˈrɪɡəˌrɪzəm /

noun

  1. strictness in judgment or conduct
  2. the religious cult of extreme self-denial
  3. RC theol the doctrine that in cases of doubt in moral matters the stricter course must always be followed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˌrigorˈistic, adjective
  • ˈrigorist, noun
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Other Words From

  • rigor·ist noun
  • rigor·istic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rigorism1

From the French word rigorisme, dating back to 1695–1705. See rigor, -ism
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Example Sentences

His immoderate zeal led him into the vice of rigorism, quite foreign to the real spirit of the Christian religion.

Whilst this unpopular rigorism was in full force the war unexpectedly broke out, and added greatly to the existing discontent.

This rigorism was specially valued by the Essenes and Therapeut.

On the Continent, Jansenists were still expounding a severe rigorism.

Christian rigorism by Mandeville's time had had a long history.

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