jesuitic

adj

1. Of or relating to the Jesuits, or to their principles and methods.
2. (dated, derogatory)Crafty, cunning, deceitful.

   “Their prosperity appeared to prove that honesty after all was not the best policy. What should I do then? How should I begin the jesuitical business of committing evil that good, personal good, might come of it?”

3. (dated, derogatory)Synonym of casuistic, intricately argued, particularly with quibbling detail or sophistic disingenuity.

   “I ſhould be glad therefore, […] that they vvould joyn in a publick Act of diſovvning and deteſting thoſe Jeſuitick Principles; and ſubſcribe to all Doctrines vvhich deny the Popes Authority of Depoſing Kings, and releaſing Subjects from their Oath of Allegiance: […]”

4. (alt-of)Alternative letter-case form of Jesuitic.