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
Origin of Magisterial
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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
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From Late Latin magisterialis, from Latin magisterium.
From Wiktionary
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