adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ ma-j ə - ' stir- ē - ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Latin magisterialis of authority, from magisterium office of a master, from magister
Date: 1632
1 a (1) : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : AUTHORITATIVE (2) : marked by an overbearingly dignified or assured manner or aspect b : of, relating to, or required for a master's degree
2 : of or relating to a magistrate or a magistrate's office or duties
synonyms see DICTATORIAL
– mag · is · te · ri · al · ly \ - ē - ə -l ē \ adverb