noun.
Ecclesiastical principles, practices, and activities.
noun.
Excessive adherence to ecclesiastical principles and forms.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
Strong adherence to the principles and organization of the church, or to ecclesiastical observances, privileges, etc.; devotion to the interests of the church and the extension of its influence in its external relations.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
Strong attachment to ecclesiastical usages, forms, etc.
noun.
Strong attachment to ecclesiastical usages, forms, etc.
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noun.
religion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices
noun.
excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities
Word Usage
"Or, if the Protestants of all classes would abandon their contemptuous attitude towards so-called ecclesiasticism and ritualism, and criticise themselves, saying: We have had too much confidence in human reason and human words."