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Synonyms for magisterial
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : maj-uh-steer-ee-uh l |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌmædʒ əˈstɪər i əl |
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Définition of magisterial
Origin :- 1630s, from Medieval Latin magisterialis "of or pertaining to the office of magistrate, director, or teacher," from Late Latin magisterius "having authority of a magistrate," from magister "chief, director" (see master (n.)). Related: Magisterially.
- adj authoritative
- adj domineering
- A magisterial study it was, which not one of our "young masters" could paint.
- Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola
- Such was the man entrusted with more than magisterial power.
- Extract from : « The History of Tasmania , Volume II (of 2) » by John West
- I have had the magisterial account already, and now wish to have yours.
- Extract from : « Dulcibel » by Henry Peterson
- "Then I am more learned than they are," said l'Encuerado, with a magisterial air.
- Extract from : « Adventures of a Young Naturalist » by Lucien Biart
- It was in this magisterial attitude that he began the examination.
- Extract from : « Notre-Dame de Paris » by Victor Hugo
- "Let the recognizances be estreated," was the magisterial comment.
- Extract from : « The Magnificent Montez » by Horace Wyndham
- I never allow anything to interfere with my magisterial duties.
- Extract from : « Dick Cheveley » by W. H. G. Kingston
- There is little that is official or magisterial about the volumes.
- Extract from : « John Forster » by Percy Hethrington Fitzgerald
- A policeman in front of him was holding up a magisterial hand.
- Extract from : « The Kingdom Round the Corner » by Coningsby Dawson
- Nevertheless, in his most magisterial voice he demanded: "What are you doing here?"
- Extract from : « The Burglars' Club » by Henry A. Hering
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