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   ‖Cathedra (?), n. [L., fr. Gr.  seat. See Chair.] The official chair or throne of a bishop, or of any person in high authority.
   
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   Ex cathedra [L., from the chair], in the exercise of one's office; with authority.
   
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   The Vatican Council declares that the Pope, is infallible “when he speaks ex cathedra.” Addis & Arnold's Cath. Dict.
   
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