Pon*tif"i*cate (?), n. [L. pontificatus: cf. F. pontificat. See Pontiff.]
1.
The state or dignity of a high priest; specifically, the office of the pope.
Addison.
2.
The term of office of a pontiff.
Milman.
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Pon*tif"i*cate (?), v. i. R. C. Ch.
To perform the duty of a pontiff.
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