Pontifical College

noun

1. the chief body of priests in ancient Rome.

Pontifical College

noun

1. a major theological college under the direct control of the Roman Curia
2. the council of priests, being the chief hieratic body of the Church

Example Sentences

The highest religious officer of the state, the pontifex maximus, was from this time on elected by the Pontifical College.

From Project Gutenberg

On such occasions, the pontifical college called a hurried meeting.

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