Definition of Simony

1. Noun. Traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments.

Exact synonyms: Barratry
Generic synonyms: Traffic

Definition of Simony

1. n. The crime of buying or selling ecclesiastical preferment; the corrupt presentation of any one to an ecclesiastical benefice for money or reward.

Definition of Simony

1. Noun. The act of buying and selling ecclesiastical offices and pardons. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Simony

1. the buying or selling of a church office [n -NIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Simony

simoniacally
simoniacs
simonies
simonise
simonised
simonises
simonising
simonist
simonists
simonite
simonize
simonized
simonizes
simonizing
simonkolleite
simony (current term)
simoom
simooms
simoon
simoons
simorg
simorgs
simp
simpai
simpais
simpatico
simper
simpered
simperer
simperers

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