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   Mag·is·te·ri·al

   /ˈmajəˌstirēəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing great authority: "a magisterial pronouncement" Similar authoritativemasterfullordlyjudge-like
   • ▪ domineering; dictatorial: "he dropped his somewhat magisterial style of questioning" Similar domineeringdictatorialautocraticimperiousbossyoverbearingperemptorypompousloftyoverweeninghigh-handedarroganthaughtyconfidentself-confidentoverconfidentsuperciliouspatronizingOpposite hesitanttentative
   • 2. relating to or conducted by a magistrate: "magisterial districts"
   • ▪ (of a person) holding the office of a magistrate: "magisterial officers"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from medieval Latin magisterialis, from late Latin magisterius, from Latin magister ‘master’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. magisterially adverb

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   The meaning of MAGISTERIAL is of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative. How to use magisterial in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Magisterial.

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   Magisterial definition: of, relating to, or befitting a master; of importance or consequence; authoritative; weighty. See examples of MAGISTERIAL used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMAGISTERIAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   having or seeming to have complete authority: his magisterial presence. Jenkins's magisterial biography of Gladstone. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Controlling and being in charge. aggrandize. assert your authority. assume. assumption. authoritative. cynical. get the better of someone idiom.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMAGISTERIAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   having or seeming to have complete authority: his magisterial presence. Jenkins's magisterial biography of Gladstone. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Controlling and being in charge. aggrandize. assert your authority. assume. assumption. authoritative. cynical. get the better of someone idiom.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › magisterialMagisterial - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A person who is magisterial can be distinguished and grand, or possibly just conceited and bossy. You will learn a lot if you listen to a magisterial presentation of early American history.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › magisterial_nmagisterial, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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   What does the word magisterial mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word magisterial, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. magisterial has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. pharmacology (early 1600s) alchemy (early 1600s) law (mid 1600s)

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMAGISTERIAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. of or suitable for a magistrate or master. 2. showing or having the skill or knowledge of a master; expert.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › magisterialMagisterial - definition of magisterial by The Free Dictionary

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   Define magisterial. magisterial synonyms, magisterial pronunciation, magisterial translation, English dictionary definition of magisterial. adj. 1. a. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a master or teacher; authoritative: a magisterial account of the history of the English language.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmagisterial adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    Definition of magisterial adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    magisterial meaning, definition, what is magisterial: a magisterial way of behaving or speakin...: Learn more.