tutiorism

/ (ˈtjuːtɪəˌrɪzəm) /


noun
  1. (in Roman Catholic moral theology) the doctrine that in cases of moral doubt it is best to follow the safer course or that in agreement with the law

Origin of tutiorism

1
C19: from Latin tutior safer, comparative of tutus safe

Derived forms of tutiorism

  • tutiorist, noun

Words Nearby tutiorism

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