cathedra
cathedra
Definition
ca·thedra (kat̸h′i drə, kə t̸hē′drə)
noun
- the throne of a bishop in a cathedral
- the episcopal see
- any seat of high authority
Etymology: L, a chair, office of a teacher (in LL(Ec), of a bishop) < Gr kathedra, a seat, bench < kata-, down + hedra, a seat < hezesthai, sit
cathedra
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- ex: To issue an infallible statement " you make a dogmatic statement ' ex cathedra ' from the chair of Peter " .
Modifies a noun
- statement: People are less willing to believe or obey ex cathedra statements and commands than they were.
