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Definition of Pontificate
1. Noun. The government of the Roman Catholic Church.
Exact synonyms: Papacy
Generic synonyms: Authorities, Government, Regime
Member holonyms: Bishop Of Rome, Catholic Pope, Holy Father, Pontiff, Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, Vicar Of Christ
Generic synonyms: Authorities, Government, Regime
Member holonyms: Bishop Of Rome, Catholic Pope, Holy Father, Pontiff, Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, Vicar Of Christ
2. Verb. Administer a pontifical office.
3. Verb. Talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner. "The new professor always pontificates"
Definition of Pontificate
1. n. The state or dignity of a high priest; specifically, the office of the pope.
2. v. i. To perform the duty of a pontiff.
Definition of Pontificate
1. [v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES]
Medical Definition of Pontificate
1. To perform the duty of a pontiff. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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