MAGISTERIAL


Meaning of MAGISTERIAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌma-jə-ˈstir-ē-əl ]

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-lē adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.