EX CATHEDRA
Dictionary entry overview: What does ex cathedra mean? • EX CATHEDRA (adverb)
The adverb EX CATHEDRA has 1 sense:
1. with the full authority of the office
Familiarity information: EX CATHEDRA used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• EX CATHEDRA (adverb)
Meaning:
With the full authority of the office
Context example:
the pope must speak ex cathedra for an encyclical to be infallible
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