Cath′o‐lic″i‐ty (?), n. 1. The state or quality of being catholic; universality.
2. Liberality of sentiments; catholicism.
3. Adherence or conformity to the system of doctrine held by all parts of the orthodox Christian church; the doctrine so held; orthodoxy.
4. Adherence to the doctrines of the church of Rome, or the doctrines themselves.