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rigorism

/ˈrɪɡ.ə.rɪ.zəm/

/ˈrɪɡ.ɚ.ɪ.zəm/

Translations

rigorismnoun

rigorisms

/ˈrɪɡ.ə.rɪ.zəm/

/ˈrɪɡ.ɚ.ɪ.zəm/

rigorismeDoctrine ou attitude caractérisée par une grande rigidité morale ou religieuse.

The community's rigorism was evident in their strict adherence to traditional customs and rules.

Le rigorisme de la communauté était évident dans son strict respect des coutumes et des règles traditionnelles.

Additional translations

sévéritéEmployé dans un sens plus général, pour marquer une grande austérité ou dureté morale.

Synonyms

rigorismnoun

The practice or principle of being extremely strict or rigid in moral or religious matters.

The community's rigorism was evident in their strict adherence to traditional customs and rules.

A doctrine or belief that moral or religious rules should be followed strictly, without exception.

His approach to ethics was characterized by a rigorism that left little room for compromise.

In Roman Catholic moral theology, the doctrine that in cases of moral doubt one must follow the safer or more severe opinion.

Jansenists defended rigorism, insisting that the faithful should always choose the safest course in matters of conscience.