tutiorism

British

/ 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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tutiorist

noun

Etymology

Origin of tutiorism

C19: from Latin tutior safer, comparative of tutus safe

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