ex cathedra

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ex cathedrā (“from the (teacher's) chair”).

Prepositional phrase

ex cathedra

  1. With authority based on one's rank or office.

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ex cathedra.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɛksˈka.te.dra/
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Adverb

ex cathedra

  1. (Roman Catholicism) with the infallible authority of the Pope
  2. (figurative) with authority, especially one that accepts no objection
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