\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.