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Definition of magisterial
1a (1) : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative (2) : marked by an overbearingly dignified or assured manner or aspectb : of, relating to, or required for a master's degree
2 : of or relating to a magistrate or a magistrate's office or duties
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Examples of magisterial in a Sentence
He spoke with a magisterial tone.
a magisterial biography of Thomas Jefferson that has never been superseded
Recent Examples of magisterial from the Web
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This quirky, opinionated and magisterial synthesis of psychology and neurobiology offers a better understanding of just where our behavior comes from.
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Muscat called new elections and ordered a magisterial inquiry midway through Malta's first-ever stint at the presidency of the European Council after allegations surfaced in April that his wife also owned a company in Panama.
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Since then, two other magisterial inquiries have been opened after money laundering and kickback allegations were made against Schembri by opposition Nationalist leader Simon Busuttil.
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Since then, two other magisterial inquiries have been opened after opposition Nationalist leader Simon Busuttil lodged money laundering and kickback allegations against Schembri.
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A magisterial inquiry of the allegations is ongoing.
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None of the other memorials on the Mall, completed or proposed, has sought to be so large and magisterial, traditionally monumental even.
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Spencer’s work has a magisterial quality; some of it has the feel of photographic painting.
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The Polish avant-garde painter Wladyslaw Strzeminski (Boguslaw Linda in a magisterial performance) is the subject of Andrzej Wajda’s final film.
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Origin and Etymology of magisterial
Late Latin magisterialis of authority, from magisterium office of a master, from magister
Synonym Discussion of magisterial
MAGISTERIAL Defined for English Language Learners
magisterial
playDefinition of magisterial for English Language Learners
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: showing impressive knowledge about a subject
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: having the confident quality of someone who expects to be obeyed by other people
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: of or relating to a magistrate
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