jansenism

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Noun jansenism has 1 sense

Jansenism - the Roman Catholic doctrine of Cornelis Jansen and his disciples; salvation is limited to those who are subject to supernatural determinism and the rest are assigned to perdition
--₁ is a kind of theological doctrine, religious doctrine

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Jansenism

Definition: Jansenism refers to a 17th-century theological movement within Catholicism, named after Cornelius Jansen. It adhered to a stern and pessimistic doctrine emphasizing original sin and predestination.

Noun: In the 17th and 18th centuries, Jansenism played a significant role in debates about the nature of grace and free will within the Catholic Church.

Example sentence: Many Catholic clergy were divided over the doctrine of Jansenism during its heyday.

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