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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

PHAR'ISAISM, n. The notions, doctrines and conduct of the Pharisees, as a sect.
1. Rigid observance of external forms of religion without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion.

Merriam Webster's

noun Etymology: New Latin pharisaismus, from Greek pharisaios Date: 1583 1. capitalized the doctrines or practices of the Pharisees 2. often capitalized pharisaical character, spirit, or attitude ; hypocrisy

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Pharisaism Phar`i*sa"ism, n. [Cf. F. pharisaisme.] 1. The notions, doctrines, and conduct of the Pharisees, as a sect. --Sharp. 2. Rigid observance of external forms of religion, without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners. ``A piece of pharisaism.'' --Hammond.

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

n. Hypocrisy, formalism, sanctimoniousness, cant, pietism, phariseeism, assumed piety, false piety.