Pontificate moralistically Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

Hint 2: Clue Definition

PONTIFICATE (noun)
1. the government of the Roman Catholic Church
PONTIFICATE (verb)
1. administer a pontifical office
2. talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner

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