combining form repr. Gr. θεολόγο-ς a theologian: as in theologo-inquisitorial adj., of or pertaining to a theological inquisitor; theologo-jurist, a jurist who treats of theology.
1802–12. Bentham, Ration. Judic. Evid. (1827), I. 555. The character of theologo-inquisitorial despotism.
a. 1843. Southey, Doctor, clxxii. (1848), 448/2. ‘The title of Christ to Eternal Life is become absolute,—by absolute,’—says this theologo-jurist [J. Asgill],—‘I mean discharged from all tenure or condition, and consequently from all forfeiture.’
