[ˌɛks kəˈθiːdrə], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- with the full authority of office (especially that of the Pope, implying infallibility as defined in Roman Catholic doctrine)
(e.g: for an encyclical to be infallible the Pope must speak ex cathedra)


Phrases:

Origin:
Latin, ‘from the (teacher's) chair’, from ex ‘from’ and cathedra ‘seat’ (see cathedral)

[ˌɛks kəˈθiːdrə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- issued with the full authority of office (especially that of the Pope, implying infallibility as defined in Roman Catholic doctrine)
(e.g: ex cathedra statements)


Phrases:

Origin:
Latin, ‘from the (teacher's) chair’, from ex ‘from’ and cathedra ‘seat’ (see cathedral)