About The Word Cathedra
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Cathedra
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What's The Definition Of Cathedra?
[n] a throne that is the official chair of a bishop
Synonyms | Synonyms for Cathedra: bishop's throne Related Terms | Find terms related to Cathedra: 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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