simony

/ˈsaɪ.mə.ni/ · noun

Meaning

The buying or selling of spiritual or sacred things, such as ecclesiastical offices, pardons, or consecrated objects.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

emption(English)sacring(English)selling on(English)sacrifice(English)sacramental(English)sanctification(English)procuration(English)purveyance(English)concubinage(English)nepotism(English)celibacy(English)investiture(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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