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Cathedra

Cathedra Meaning & Definition
Cathedra Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Cathedra?

[n] a throne that is the official chair of a bishop

Synonyms | Synonyms for Cathedra: bishop's throne

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See Also | cathedral | throne

Cathedra In Webster's Dictionary

\Cath"e*dra\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ? seat. See {Chair}.] The official chair or throne of a bishop, or of any person in high authority. {Ex cathedra} [L., from the chair], in the exercise of one's office; with authority. The Vatican Council declares that the Pope, is infallible ``when he speaks ex cathedra.'' --Addis & Arnold's Cath. Dict.

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