diabolism

diabolism
diabolist, n.
/duy ab"euh liz'euhm/, n.
1. Theol.
a. action aided or caused by the devil; sorcery; witchcraft.
b. the character or condition of a devil.
c. a doctrine concerning devils.
d. a belief in or worship of devils.
2. action befitting the devil; deviltry.
[1600-10; < Gk diábol(os) DEVIL + -ISM]

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