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PONTIF'ICATE, n. [L. pontificatus.] The state or dignity of a high priest; particularly, the office or dignity of the pope.

He turned hermit in the view of being advanced to the pontificate.

1. The reign of a pope.

Painting, sculpture and architecture may all recover themselves under the present pontificate.

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