magisterial
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adjective \ˌma-jə-ˈstir-ē-əl\Definition of MAGISTERIAL
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
— mag·is·te·ri·al·ly \-ē-ə-lē\ adverb
See Examples of MAGISTERIAL
- He spoke with a magisterial tone.
- <a magisterial biography of Thomas Jefferson that has never been superseded>
Origin of MAGISTERIAL
Late Latin magisterialis of authority, from magisterium office of a master, from magister
First Known Use: 1632
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- authoritative, classic, classical, definitive
See Synonym Discussion at dictatorial
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