n. [ L. pontificatus: cf. F. pontificat. See Pontiff. ] 1. The state or dignity of a high priest; specifically, the office of the pope. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The term of office of a pontiff. Milman. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. (R. C. Ch.) To perform the duty of a pontiff. [ 1913 Webster ]