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   Cathedral (?), n. [LL. cathedralis (sc. ecclesia): cf. F. cathédrale. See Cathedra.] The principal church in a diocese, so called because in it the bishop has his official chair (Cathedra) or throne.
   
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   Cathedral, a. [LL. cathedralis: cf. F. cathédral.]
   
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   1. Pertaining to the head church of a diocese; as, “a cathedral church; cathedral service”.
   
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   2. Emanating from the chair of office, as of a pope or bishop; official; authoritative.
   
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   Now, what solemnity can be more required for the pope to make a cathedral determination of an article! Jer. Taylor.
   
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   3. Resembling the aisles of a cathedral; as, “cathedral walks”.  Pope.
   
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