laic

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It's about what philosophical measures have to be taken to impose a powerful laic republic, unifying all.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2015

The great movement of thought of the thirteenth century is above all a religious movement, presenting a double character—it is popular and it is laic.

From Life of St. Francis of Assisi by Houghton, Louise Seymour

Like most supernatural virtues, it has a laic shadow; the counsel to abstain, and to be unsolicitous, is one not only of perfection, but also of polity.

From Modern Essays by Ayres, Harry Morgan

They were said to have their pantaloons, et cetera, all ready, to escape in a laic dress.

From Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge by Wylie, James Aitken

My Son," had the worthy father said to him, "thou goest out in the world as a laic.

From Klytia A Story of Heidelberg Castle by Hausrath, Adolf