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Definition of: magisterial
(maj′is·tir′ē·əl) adjective
1. Of or pertaining to a magistrate or magistracy; like or befitting a master; commanding; authoritative.
2. Hence, having an air of authority; dictatorial.
3. Domineering; pompous.
4. Pertaining to a chemist's or alchemist's magistery. See synonyms under DOGMATIC. [<Med. L magisterialis <LL magisterius <L magister a master]
—mag′is·te′ri·al·ly adverb
—mag′is·te′ri·al·ness noun
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