👉 Pontificated is a phrase in Latin and Greek, used to describe someone who has been appointed or ex officio as an official of a state. It refers to a person who has been given authority or responsibility by a higher authority within a state, such as the president, governor, or prime minister. In many countries, this term can also refer to a person who has been promoted from a lower rank to an elevated position in their career or organization. For example, someone appointed as a