— magisterially , adv. — magisterialness , n.
/maj'euh stear"ee euhl/ , adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or befitting a master; authoritative; weighty; of importance or consequence: a magisterial pronouncement by the director of the board.
2. imperious; domineering: a magisterial tone of command.
3. of or befitting a magistrate or the office of a magistrate: The judge spoke with magisterial gravity.
4. of the rank of a magistrate: magisterial standing.
[ 1625-35; magisterialis; see MAGISTERIUM, -AL 1 ]