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Webster 1913 Edition
Catholicism
Ca-thol′i-cism
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
catholicisme
.] 1.
The state or quality of being catholic or universal; catholicity.
Jer. Taylor.
2.
Liberality of sentiment; breadth of view.
3.
The faith of the whole orthodox Christian church, or adherence thereto.
4.
The doctrines or faith of the Roman Catholic church, or adherence thereto.