Pontificate

[pɒn'tɪfɪkeɪt]

(verb.) talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner; 'The new professor always pontificates'.

(verb.) administer a pontifical office.

Edited by Constantine--From WordNet

(n.) The state or dignity of a high priest; specifically, the office of the pope.

(n.) The term of office of a pontiff.

(v. i.) To perform the duty of a pontiff.

Inputed by Billy

n. Popedom, papacy.

Inputed by Harlow

Checked by Jennie