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cathedra
We have found lemma(root) word of cathedra : ex cathedra.
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[ˌɛks kəˈθiːdrə], (Adverb)
Definitions:
- with the full authority of office (especially that of the Pope, implying infallibility as defined in Roman Catholic doctrine)
(e.g: for an encyclical to be infallible the Pope must speak ex cathedra)
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Origin
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Latin, ‘from the (teacher's) chair’, from ex ‘from’ and cathedra ‘seat’ (see cathedral)
[ˌɛks kəˈθiːdrə], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- issued with the full authority of office (especially that of the Pope, implying infallibility as defined in Roman Catholic doctrine)
(e.g: ex cathedra statements)
Phrases:
Origin
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Latin, ‘from the (teacher's) chair’, from ex ‘from’ and cathedra ‘seat’ (see cathedral)
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