moderatism

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The sound principle and piety in the Church were the gold; moderatism, including erastianism and patronage, was the solvent; a wondrous providence applied a test; and the gold of true excellence shines forth.

From The Ordinance of Covenanting by Cunningham, John

Robespierre himself was not spared; he was accused of moderatism, and murmurs began to circulate against him.

From History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 by Mignet, M. (François-Auguste-Marie-Alexis)

Another who lived in the eighteenth century, Louis Antoine Hugo, was a member of the Convention, and was executed for moderatism.

From Victor Hugo: His Life and Works by Smith, G. Barnett

January 11, 1794, Fouquier-Tinville's prosecuting speech will punish you for your moderatism.

From Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty by Imbert de Saint-Amand, Arthur Léon, baron

For nothing in the world would I have the most genuine representative and one of the most redoubtable advocates of moderatism, manage to make his unwelcome way into our house.

From Maximina by Palacio Valdés, Armando