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ex cathedra


Meanings
  • Noun

    Latin term meaning 'from the chair'; spoken or acted upon as if having the authority of the Pope or other high-ranking official.

    - "The archbishop made an ex cathedra statement on the matter."
    - "The pope spoke ex cathedra, and his words were law."

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ex cathedra
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin phrase 'ex cathedra,' which means 'from the chair.' Originally used to refer to the Pope's infallible teachings.


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  1. The term 'ex cathedra' has been in use since at least the 15th century.

  2. The first known use of the term in English was in the 16th century.

  3. The concept of the Pope's infallibility, as related to ex cathedra, was officially defined by the First Vatican Council in 1870.


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  1. infallibility: The belief that the Pope is incapable of error when speaking ex cathedra.


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Ex cathedra has been used extensively in religious and legal contexts to denote an authoritative statement or decision. It is often associated with the Catholic Church and its teachings.

How to Memorize "ex cathedra"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a Pope seated on his throne, speaking with authority and certainty.
    - Visualize the phrase 'ex cathedra' written in elegant script.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term with the image of a Pope or other high-ranking official making a definitive statement.
    - Connect it with the concept of infallibility.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'ex cathedra' comes from the Latin phrase 'from the chair.', or 'chair' could stand for 'certitude' and 'authority'.


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