Definitions for ex cathedraˈɛks kəˈθi drə, ˈkæθ ɪ drə
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ex ca•the•draˈɛks kəˈθi drə, ˈkæθ ɪ drə(adv.; adj.)
from the seat of authority; with authority: used esp. of those papal pronouncements that are considered infallible.
Category: Foreign Term, Religion
Origin of ex cathedra:
1810–20; < L: lit., from the throne
Wiktionary
ex cathedra(Adverb)
With authority based on one's rank or office.
ex cathedra(Adjective)
With authority based on one's rank or office.
Origin: "from the (teacher's) chair."
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