Definitions for magisterial
ˌmædʒ əˈstɪər i əlmag·is·te·ri·al

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. magisterialadjective

   of or relating to a magistrate

   "official magisterial functions"

2. autocratic, bossy, dominating, high-and-mighty, magisterial, peremptoryadjective

   offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

   "an autocratic person"; "autocratic behavior"; "a bossy way of ordering others around"; "a rather aggressive and dominating character"; "managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way"; "a swaggering peremptory manner"

3. distinguished, grand, imposing, magisterialadjective

   used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person

   "his distinguished bearing"; "the monarch's imposing presence"; "she reigned in magisterial beauty"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. magisterialadjective

   Befitting the status or skill of a magister or master; authoritative, masterly.

2. magisterialadjective

   Of or pertaining to a master or magistrate, or one in authority.

3. magisterialadjective

   Pertaining to, produced by, or of the nature of, magistery.

4. Etymology: From magisterialis, from magisterium.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Magisterialadjective

   Etymology: from magister, Latin.

   1. Such as suits a master.

   Such a frame of government is paternal, not magisterial. Charles I .

   He bids him attend as if he had the rod over him; and uses a magisterial authority while he instructs him. Dryden.

   2. Lofty; arrogant; proud; insolent; despotick.

   We are not magisterial in opinions, nor, dictator like, obtrude our notions on any man. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.

   Pretences go a great way with men that take fair words, and magisterial looks, for current payment. Roger L'Estrange.

   Those men are but trapanned who are called to govern, being invested with authority, but bereaved of power; which is nothing else but to mock and betray them into a splendid and magisterial way of being ridiculous. Robert South, Serm.

   3. Chemically prepared, after the manner of a magistery.

   Of corals are chiefly prepared the powder ground upon a marble, and the magisterial salt, to good purpose in some fevers: the tincture is no more than a solution of the magisterial salt. Nehemiah Grew, Musæum.

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1. magisterial

   Magisterial generally refers to something that exhibits or relates to strict authoritative behavior, control, or dignity. It can also pertain to a manner that shows great knowledge or expertise, or relates to a teaching authority especially in religious matters. In legal contexts, it can describe matters pertaining to a magistrate or a magistrates' court.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Magisterialadjective

   of or pertaining to a master or magistrate, or one in authority; having the manner of a magister; official; commanding; authoritative. Hence: Overbearing; dictatorial; dogmatic

2. Magisterialadjective

   pertaining to, produced by, or of the nature of, magistery. See Magistery, 2

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Magisterial

   maj-is-tē′ri-al, adj. pertaining or suitable to a master: in the manner of a master: of the rank of a magistrate: authoritative: proud: dignified.—n. Magis′ter, master.—adv. Magistē′rially.—ns. Magistē′rialness; Magistē′rium, an authoritative statement; Mag′istery, a term in alchemy for various preparations, esp. a precipitate of bismuth: any sovereign remedy: a mandate. [L. magisterius—magister, a master—mag, root of L. magnus, great.]

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1. magisterial

   権威のある in Japanese.

   
   

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of magisterial in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of magisterial in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of magisterial in a Sentence

1. Arvind Kejriwal:

   The injustice this family has faced is unfortunate and can not be compensated, but the government will give 10 lakh rupees( $ 13,480) to them and order a magisterial inquiry into the matter, there is a need to strengthen law and order in New Delhi.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=magisterial
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Magisterial
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=magisterial
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magisterial
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=magisterial