Decalomania

/ˌdɛkəloʊˈmeɪniə/ noun

Definition

An excessive preoccupation with or obsession about the Ten Commandments or moral laws.

Etymology

From decalog/decalogue + -mania (excessive preoccupation). The -mania suffix comes from Greek 'mania' meaning madness or excessive enthusiasm.

Kelly Says

A decalomania would describe someone obsessively focused on moral perfection and strict adherence to commandments—some religious reformers throughout history could be described as decalomaniacs!

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