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magisterial
mag·is·te·ri·al [ màjjə stree əl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. dignified: showing great dignity and authority
2. domineering: behaving in an overbearing or dictatorial way
3. masterly and authoritative: produced by or characteristic of a teacher, scholar, or expert
4. of magistrate: relating to or characteristic of a magistrate

mag·is·te·ri·al·ly adverb
mag·is·te·ri·al·ness noun
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