Josephinism
Noun
Meaning
Josephinism (uncountable)
The domestic policies of Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor.
Examples
In the 18th century the word passed to Germany ( Josephinism and Febronianism ), where it acquired a much wider significance, being applicable to all the conflicts between Church and State, the supporters of the Church being called Ultramontanes.
He expected government servants to all be dedicated agents of Josephinism and selected them without favor for class or ethnic origins; promotion was solely by merit.