Definitions

1. noun

the act of buying or selling ecclesiastical appointments, offices, or other benefits, especially in the Roman Catholic Church.

“The bishop condemned the practice of simony, which was corrupting the church’s clergy.”

2. noun

the practice of seeking or accepting payment or other reward for performing a religious duty or for granting a spiritual benefit.

“The clergyman spoke out against simony, which was undermining the integrity of the church.”