jesuitical Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective having qualities characteristic of Jesuits or Jesuitism
    Jesuit; Jesuitic.
    • Jesuitical education

WordNet

Jes`u*it"ic, Jes`u*it"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Jesuitic
  • Jesuitical
)
Etymology
Cf. F. jésuitique.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the Jesuits, or to their principles and methods.
  2. Designing; cunning; deceitful; crafty; -- an opprobrious use of the word. Dryden.

Webster 1913