Main Entry: mag·is·te·ri·al

Pronunciation: \ˌma-jə-ˈstir-ē-əl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Late Latin magisterialis of authority, from magisterium office of a master, from magister

Date: 1632

1 a (1) : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative (2) : marked by an overbearingly dignified or assured manner or aspect b : of, relating to, or required for a master's degree
2 : of or relating to a magistrate or a magistrate's office or duties

synonyms see dictatorial

— mag·is·te·ri·al·ly \-ē-ə-lē\ adverb