Ex Cathedra Definition

ĕks kə-thēdrə
adjective
With the authority derived from one's office or position.
The pope speaking ex cathedra; ex cathedra determinations.
American Heritage
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.
Webster's New World

Origin of Ex Cathedra

  • Latin ex cathedrā ex from cathedrā ablative of cathedra chair

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Latin "from the (teacher's) chair."

    From Wiktionary

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