moderatism

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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)

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

Thus the Revolution will be stifled in the embraces of hypocritical despotism and intimidated moderatism.

From History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution by Ryde, H. T.

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

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