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pontifical

/pɑnˈtɪfɪk(ə)l/ noun C2
  1. A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a pontiff.

Plural pontificals

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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.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 356 · C1
“Can I have been intercepted by French telegrams to the pontifical authorities?”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1069 · C1

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