The act of pontificating

plural of pontification

plural of pontificator

simple past tense and past participle of pontificate

One who pontificates.

plural of pontificality

The state and government of the pope; the papacy.

Alternative form of pontifical

The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.

(intransitive) To preside as a bishop, especially at mass. / (intransitive) To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.