magisterial /ˌmajəˈstirēəl, ˌmædʒəˈstɪriəl 
/ ▸ adjective 1 having or showing great authority: a magisterial pronouncement.
▪ domineering; dictatorial: he dropped his somewhat magisterial style of questioning.
2 relating to or conducted by a magistrate: magisterial districts.
▪ (of a person) holding the office of a magistrate: magisterial officers.
– DERIVATIVES magisterially /ˌmajəˈstirēəlē, ˌmædʒəˈstɪriəli / adverb – ORIGIN early 17th century : from medieval Latin magisterialis, from late Latin magisterius, from Latin magister ‘master’.
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