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pontifical

1. pon.tif.i.cal \pa:n-'tif-i-k*l\ \-k(*-)le-\ aj [L pontificalis, fr. 
   pontific-, pontifex] 1a: of or relating to a pontiff or pontifex  1b: 
   celebrated by a prelate of episcopal rank with distinctive ceremonies  {~ 
   mass} 2: POMPOUS  3: pretentiously dogmatic  - pon.tif.i.cal.ly av
2. pontifical n 1: episcopal attire; specif : the insignia of the episcopal 
   order w orn by a prelate when celebrating pontifical mass - usu. used in 
   pl. 2: a book containing the forms for sacraments and rites performed by a 
   bish op