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Definition of pontifical in Oxford Dictionaries (British & World English)
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Definition of pontifical
adjective
1(in the Roman Catholic Church) relating to the pontiff or pope:a pontifical commission
2characterized by a pompous air of infallibility:such explanations were greeted with pontifical disdain
noun
(in the Roman Catholic Church) an office book of the Western Church containing rites to be performed by the Pope or bishops. (
pontificals)
the vestments and insignia of a bishop, cardinal, or abbot:a bishop in full pontificals
noun
a female ballet dancer …
