pharisaism

noun

phar·​i·​sa·​ism ˈfer-ə-(ˌ)sā-ˌi-zəm 

ˈfa-rə-

1

capitalized : the doctrines or practices of the Pharisees

2

often capitalized : pharisaical character, spirit, or attitude : hypocrisy

Word History

Etymology

New Latin pharisaismus, from Greek pharisaios

First Known Use

circa 1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1