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Ecclesiasticism

Strong attachment to ecclesiastical usages, forms, etc.

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Adherence 76% connected

The quality or state of adhering.

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Adhesion 76% connected

The action of sticking; the state of being attached; intimate union; as, the adhesion of glue, or of parts united by growth, cement, or the like.

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Attachment 76% connected

The act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection; fidelity; regard; an/ passion of affection that binds a person; as, an a…

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Faith 76% connected

Belief; the assent of the mind to the truth of what is declared by another, resting solely and implicitly on his authority and veracity; reliance on…

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Religion 76% connected

The outward act or form by which men indicate their recognition of the existence of a god or of gods having power over their destiny, to whom obedien…

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Alcohol noun · 78% connection

A class of compounds analogous to vinic alcohol in constitution. Chemically speaking, they are hydroxides of certain organic radicals;…

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All-or-none law noun · 78% connection

(neurophysiology) a nerve impulse resulting from a weak stimulus is just as strong as a nerve impulse resulting from a strong stimulus

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Anaclisis noun · 78% connection

(psychoanalysis) relationship marked by strong dependence on others; especially a libidinal attachment to e.g. a parental figure

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Annul adjective · 78% connection

To make void or of no effect; to nullify; to abolish; to do away with; -- used appropriately of laws, decrees, edicts, decisions of co…

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Assail verb · 78% connection

To attack morally, or with a view to produce changes in the feelings, character, conduct, existing usages, institutions; to attack by…

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Brawny adjective · 78% connection

Having large, strong muscles; muscular; fleshy; strong.

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Brine noun · 78% connection

Water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; pickle; hence, any strong saline solution; also, the saline residue or strong mothe…

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Chivalry noun · 78% connection

The dignity or system of knighthood; the spirit, usages, or manners of knighthood; the practice of knight-errantry.

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Cleave verb · 78% connection

To unite or be united closely in interest or affection; to adhere with strong attachment.

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Conform verb · 78% connection

To comply with the usages of the Established Church; to be a conformist.

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Conformity noun · 78% connection

Compliance with the usages of the Established Church.

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Constitution noun · 78% connection

The fundamental, organic law or principles of government of men, embodied in written documents, or implied in the institutions and usa…

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Conventionality noun · 78% connection

The state of being conventional; adherence to social formalities or usages; that which is established by conventional use; one of the…

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Cultus n. sing. & pl. · 78% connection

Established or accepted religious rites or usages of worship; state of religious development. Cf. Cult, 2.

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Customary noun · 78% connection

A book containing laws and usages, or customs; as, the Customary of the Normans.

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Dean noun · 78% connection

A dignitary or presiding officer in certain ecclesiastical and lay bodies; esp., an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop.

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Devotion noun · 78% connection

The state of being devoted; addiction; eager inclination; strong attachment love or affection; zeal; especially, feelings toward God a…

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Ecclesiastical adjective · 78% connection

Of or pertaining to the church; relating to the organization or government of the church; not secular; as, ecclesiastical affairs or h…

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