ˈbā(y)əˌnizəm noun
also ba·jan·ism “, ˈbājə-
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: French baïanisme, from Baius (Michel de Bay) died 1589 Belgian theologian + French -isme -ism
: the doctrine of Baius according to which divine grace is neither gratuitous nor truly necessary, man's nature and actions are essentially evil through original sin, man's will is not really free, and the sacraments have a highly limited purpose and efficacy