rigorism

noun — 2 senses

rigorism

noun

/ˈɹɪɡəˌɹɪzm/

Etymology From rigor + -ism.

1

strictness (in interpreting or enforcing a rule)

2

Christianity, Lifestyle, Religion, Theology In Roman Catholic moral theology, the doctrine that in a case of doubt between right and wrong one should take the safer course, i.e. the one in verbal accordance with the law.

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