Cathedral /(?)/

Ca·the·dral

Cathedral

n.
  1. The principal church in a diocese, so called because in it the bishop has his official chair (Cathedra) or throne.

Cathedral

a.
  1. Pertaining to the head church of a diocese; as, a cathedral church; cathedral service.
  2. Emanating from the chair of office, as of a pope or bishop; official; authoritative.
    Now, what solemnity can be more required for the pope to make a cathedral determination of an article!
  3. Resembling the aisles of a cathedral; as, cathedral walks.