Magisterial Definition

măjĭ-stîrē-əl
adjective
Showing or having the skill or knowledge of a master; expert.
Webster's New World
Sedately dignified in appearance or manner.
American Heritage
Of or suitable for a magistrate or master.
Webster's New World
Dogmatic; overbearing.
Expounded on official protocol in magisterial tones.
American Heritage
Authoritative; official.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Magisterial

  • Late Latin magisteriālis from magisterius from Latin magister master, teacher meg- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Late Latin magisterialis, from Latin magisterium.

    From Wiktionary

Magisterial Sentence Examples

  • Their jurisdictions coincide for the most part with the magisterial and fiscal boundaries.

  • Three justices of the peace are elected in each magisterial district for a term of four years.

  • Each county is divided into magisterial districts, varying in number from three to eleven.

  • Each of the magisterial districts (of which, as has been said, there must be at least three and not more than ten in each county) elects one or two magistrates and constables, and a board of education of three members.

  • Each magisterial district constitutes a school district and there are also a few independent school districts.

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LALIAL

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