tutiorism

/ (ˈtjuːtɪəˌrɪzəm) /

noun

(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

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Derived forms of tutiorism

tutiorist, noun

Word Origin for tutiorism

C19: from Latin tutior safer, comparative of tutus safe

Words nearby tutiorism

tutankhamen, tutee, tutelage, tutelary, tutenag, tutiorism, tutor, tutorage, tutoress, tutorial, tutorial system

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