Simony

sim′on-i, n. the crime of buying or selling presentation to a benefice, so named from Simon Magus, who thought to purchase the gift of the Holy Spirit with money (Acts, viii.).— n. Simō′niac , one guilty of simony.— adjs. Simonī′acal , Simō′nious ( obs. ), pertaining to, guilty of, or involving simony.— adv. Simonī′acally .— n. Sī′monist , one who practises or defends simony.