Latin words meaining empty chair. Usually means that the papal office is unoccupied.

What the Presidency is in effect, since we now have an illegitimate pretender as our President since January of 2001.
The office of the President has been Sede Vacante since the election of George W. Bush and his taking office in January of 2001.
by jesster79 February 8, 2006
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