n. 1. The state or quality of being catholic; universality. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Liberality of sentiments; catholicism. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Adherence or conformity to the system of doctrine held by all parts of the orthodox Christian church; the doctrine so held; orthodoxy. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. Adherence to the doctrines of the church of Rome, or the doctrines themselves. [ 1913 Webster ]