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magisterial

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  1. dictatorial           
 
mag.is.te.ri.al \.maj-*-'stir-e--*l\ \-e--*-le-\ aj [LL magisterialis of 
   authority, fr. magisterium office of a master,] fr. magister 1a1: of, 
   relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher  : 
   AUTHORITATIVE 1a2: marked by a dignified, sedate, or pompous manner or 
   aspect  1b: of, relating to, or required for a master's degree  2: of or 
   relating to a magistrate, his office, or his duties  - mag.is.te.ri.al.ly 
   av