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]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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