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ex cathedra Definition

ex ca·thedra (eks ka′t̸hi drə; often, -kə t̸hē′-)

adverb

with the authority that comes from one's rank or office: often specif. with reference to papal pronouncements, on matters of faith or morals, that have authoritative finality

Etymology: ModL, lit., from the chair < L ex, from + cathedra, chair, esp. of a teacher (in LL(Ec), of a bishop)

ex cathedra Synonyms

ex cathedra

modif.

authoritative, formal, magisterial; see authoritative 2, official 3.

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