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magisterial

Magisterial (adj) means befitting the status or skill of a magister or master; authoritative, masterly.

adj
1
Befitting the status or skill of a magister or master; authoritative, masterly.
2
Of or pertaining to a master, magistrate, the magisterium, or one in authority.
3
Pertaining to, produced by, or of the nature of, magistery.
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Etymology

From Late Latin magisterialis, from Latin magisterium.

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What is the meaning of magisterial?

"magisterial" (adj) means befitting the status or skill of a magister or master; authoritative, masterly.

What are the different meanings of magisterial?

"magisterial" has 3 main meanings: 1. Befitting the status or skill of a magister or master; authoritative, masterly; 2. Of or pertaining to a master, magistrate, the magisterium, or one in authority; 3. Pertaining to, produced by, or of the nature of, magistery.

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