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 degree2: 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