pharisaism

  1. Noun.  The doctrines and practices, or the character and spirit, of the Pharisees.
  2. Noun.  Rigid observance of external forms of religion, without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners.

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