Papacy
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The office of the pope. The period of a particular pope's reign.
Pontificate
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The state or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if it is absolutely correct.To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.
Example sentence: Of course, some would say if you have a performing inclination, then you should become a lawyer. That's a platform we use, or a priest. You know, anywhere you lecture and pontificate to people.