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(maj′is tir′ē əl)

adjective

of or suitable for a magistrate or master
showing or having the skill or knowledge of a master; expert
authoritative; official
domineering; pompous

Origin: ML magisterialis < LL magisterius < L magister, a master

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magisterially adverb

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adjective

a. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a master or teacher; authoritative: a magisterial account of the history of the English language.
b. Sedately dignified in appearance or manner: “She would appear on the porch and reign over the street in magisterial beauty” (Harper Lee).
Dogmatic; overbearing: expounded on official protocol in magisterial tones.
Of or relating to a magistrate or a magistrate's official functions.

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Origin: Late Latin magisteriālis

Origin: , from magisterius

Origin: , from Latin magister, master, teacher; see meg- in Indo-European roots

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magˌis·teˈri·al·ly adverb

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