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propaganda

pro.pa.gan.da \.pra:p-*-'gan-d*, .pro--p*-\ n [NL, fr. Congregatio de 
   propaganda fide Congregation for propagating the]faith, organization 
   established by Pope Gregory XV cap  1: a congregation of the Roman curia 
   having jurisdiction over missionary te rritories and related institutions 
   2: the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping 
    or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person 3: ideas, facts, or 
   allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause  or to damage an 
   opposing cause; also : a public action having such an effect