pontification

/pɑnˌtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of expressing opinions in a pompous or dogmatic way.
    • I try to avoid pontification and just listen to others.
    • The blog was full of political pontification rather than facts.
    • His constant pontification at meetings made everyone uncomfortable.
  2. The act of officiating as a bishop or pope, or the period of such service.
    • The cathedral celebrated the anniversary of his pontification.
    • The pontification of the new bishop was a solemn event.
    • Her pontification marked a new era for the diocese.
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