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ex cathedra definition

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

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)

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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