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Donatism

do·na·tism

uncommon

noun

1.

a schismatic Christian religion in northern Africa from the 4th to the 7th century; held that only those who led a blameless life belonged in the church or could administer the sacraments

Origin

Eponym, Donatus Magnus + -ism

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