Ca*thol"i*cism (?), n. [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.