Whiggism
noun
the principles or practices of Whigs.
Example Sentences
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By 1838, the “blessed spirit” was virtually defunct, but its electoral base and crusading energy had become vital components of northern Whiggery.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 18, 2018
Theory of the Presidency Whiggery has its virtues.
From Time Magazine Archive
Johnson partly inherited or shared Richardson's aversion, partly was blinded to Fielding's genius by his aggressive Whiggery.
From Joseph Andrews Vol 1 by Henry Fielding
Whiggery, in short, was nothing but Liberalism qualified by interest.
From A Short History of English Liberalism by Walter Lyon Blease
Whiggery was translated into a tune, and poured itself forth in doggerel rhymes which seemed to be born of the hour, and exactly suited to the crisis.
From Political Recollections 1840 to 1872 by George W. Julian
