Definition of a Jesuit


Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary:

"Jesuit ... a member of the Roman Catholic Society of Jesus founded by St. Ignatius Loyola in 1534 and devoted to missionary and educational work ... one given to intrigue or equivocation."

"intrigue ... a secret scheme : MACHINATION ... the practice of engaging in intrigues."

"machination ... a scheming or crafty action or artful design intended to accomplish some usually evil end."

"equivocal ... subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse."

"equivocate ... to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive : synonym see LIE."


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