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simony [Brit ˈsʌɪməni, ˈsɪməni, Am ˈsaɪməni, ˈsɪməni] N REL

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Such misdeeds can include simony, where one profits from soliciting goods within the actual confines of a church. en.wikipedia.org

When the clergy take from the people instead of giving, simony and other corruption can follow. en.wikipedia.org

Where no statute applies to the case, the doctrines of the canon law may still be of authority., simony remains an offence. en.wikipedia.org

These included simony (the selling of clerical posts), the marriage of clergy and, more controversially, corrupt practices in papal elections. en.wikipedia.org

On this embassy he committed new acts of simony. en.wikipedia.org

Sixteen of its decrees, one against simony, the others on liturgical and canonical matters, are still extant. en.wikipedia.org

Here too, simony and the marriage of the clergy were the principal matters dealt with. en.wikipedia.org

He was a reformer who attacked simony, and fought heresy by means of improvements in religious education. en.wikipedia.org

This battle for the foundation of papal supremacy is connected with his championship of compulsory celibacy among the clergy and his attack on simony. en.wikipedia.org

His main objection was re-ordination, which he reckoned simony. en.wikipedia.org

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