CATHEDRAE

Noun

cathedrae

plural of cathedra

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CATHEDRA

Cath"e*dra, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. Chair.]

Definition: The official chair or throne of a bishop, or of any person in high authority. Ex cathedra Etym: [L., from the chair], in the exercise of one's office; with authority. The Vatican Council declares that the Pope, is infallible "when he speaks ex cathedra." Addis & Arnold's Cath. Dict.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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