Conformism
conform (?), a. (L.conformis; con- + forma form: cf. F.
conforme.) Of the same form; similar in import;
conformable. Bacon.
Care must be taken that the interpretation be
every way conform to the analogy of faith.
Bp.Hall.
conform , v. t. (imp. p p. pr. con- + formare
to form, forma form. See Form.) To shape in
accordance with; to make like; to bring into harmony or agreement
with; -- usually with to or unto.
Demand of them wherefore they conform not
themselves unto the order of the church.
Hooker.
conform , v. i. 1.To be in accord or harmony; to comply; to be obedient; to
submit; -- with to or with.
A rule to which experience must
conform.
Whewell.
2. (Eng. Eccl. Hist.) To comply
with the usages of the Established Church; to be a
conformist.
About two thousand ministers whose consciences did
not suffer them to conform were driven from their
benefices in a day.
Macaulay.
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