noun: The doctrines and practices, or the character and spirit, of the Pharisees.
noun: (chiefly Christianity) Rigid observance of external forms of religion without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners.
noun: Alternative letter-case form of pharisaism. [The doctrines and practices, or the character and spirit, of the Pharisees.]
