pontifical
/pɑnˈtɪfɪk(ə)l/ adjective C2- Of or pertaining to a bishop; episcopal.
- Of or pertaining to a pope; papal.
- Pompous, dignified or dogmatic.
- Splendid; magnificent.
- Of or pertaining to the pontifices of Ancient Rome.
- Of or relating to the building or forming of bridges.
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“The fact is, that you have inspired not only the pontifical government, but also the neighboring states, with such extreme fear, that they are glad of all opportunity of making an example.”
“Can I have been intercepted by French telegrams to the pontifical authorities?”
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