MAGISTERIAL

adjective Etymology: Late Latin ~is of authority, from magisterium office of a master, from magister Date: 1632 1. a. of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher ; authoritative , marked by an overbearingly dignified or assured manner or aspect, of, relating to, or required for a master's degree, of or relating to a magistrate or a magistrate's office or duties, see: dictatorial ~ly adverb