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Meanings of papism in English

The beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church based in Rome.

Offensive terms for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Examples for "popery"
Examples for "popery"
1
The downfall of popery in these lands would then have been inevitable.
The History of the Thirty Years' War
2
Secondly, he alleged popery had been encouraged and the ecclesiastical jurisdiction enlarged.
Our Legal Heritage : 600-1776 King Aethelbert - King George III
3
He allegedly warned his people to beware of a relapse into popery.
Our Legal Heritage : 600-1776 King Aethelbert - King George III
4
They denounced the bill as establishing popery, while it merely permitted protestantism.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. / The History of Engl...
5
To this coincidence alone were they indebted for their deliverance from popery.
The History of the Thirty Years' War
Usage of papism in English
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This prompted a reaction against Papism and more statutes restricting them.
Our Legal Heritage : 600-1776 King Aethelbert - King George III