catholicity

catholicity
/kath'euh lis"i tee/, n.
1. broad-mindedness or liberality, as of tastes, interests, or views.
2. universality; general inclusiveness.
3. (cap.) the Roman Catholic Church, or its doctrines and usages.
[1820-30; CATHOLIC + -ITY]

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