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pontificate
pon·tif·i·cate [ pon tíffi kàyt ]


intransitive verb  (past and past participle pon·tif·i·cat·ed, present participle pon·tif·i·cat·ing, 3rd person present singular pon·tif·i·cates)
Definition:
 
1. speak pompously: to speak about something in a knowing and self-important way, especially when not qualified to do so
2. serve as bishop: to officiate as a bishop, especially in celebrating Mass


noun  (plural pon·tif·i·cates)
Definition:
 
term of office: the office or term of office of a pope or bishop
[Early 19th century. < medieval Latin pontificat-, past participle of pontificare< Latin pontifex (see pontifex)]

pon·tif·i·ca·tion [ pon tìffi káysh'n ] noun
pon·tif·i·ca·tor noun
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