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magisterial definition

mag·is·te·rial (maj′is tir′ē əl)

adjective

  1. of or suitable for a magistrate or master
  2. showing or having the skill or knowledge of a master; expert
  3. authoritative; official
  4. domineering; pompous

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

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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