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Pontius Pilate... Somebody who allows something to happen that they could have prevented. Then they reap the benefits.

Somebody who defers responsibility for actions to somebody else and then reaps the benefits. Read the example, it makes more sense.
A: "So-and-so is going to get fired unless you say something!"
B: "That's not my responsibility"
A: "Good attitude, Pontius."
Pontius by Caz July 25, 2004
someone that comes from the pontus region in greece

slang for dumb or stupid
*two people on facetime*
person 1: bruh i cant find my phonem
person 2: you’re pontius you’re literally holding it

Pontius Pilate 

Roman Judge at the Trial of Jesus Christ. Ordered the execution of Jesus but did so very reluctantly. Didn't believe Jesus conspired against Rome or committed treasonous actions.

A "Pontius Pilate" would be a person forced to do something they don't want to.
Cop #1: I can't believe I had to give a man in a Santa Suit a DUI.
Cop #2: Haha, you are such a Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate by seekeroftruth March 21, 2009

Pontius Pilates

A sadistically unpleasant pilates instructor.
He had been warned by friends that she was difficult and demanding in her sessions, but he was unprepared for this Pontius Pilates instructor who tortured and abused him on the body reformer as if it were a crucifix and he a convicted infidel.
Pontius Pilates by PBCHLS92 April 30, 2012

Pontius Pilot 

A Pontius Pilot is someone flies planes and rides cocks.
Pontius Pilot by PeterBirnie August 20, 2021

Pontius Pilates

Figuratively, the act of vigorously "washing one's hands" of a person or situation.
Don't drag me into this - I'm late for my Pontius Pilates workout.
Pontius Pilates by O. Walker October 15, 2007