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magisterial
(,m/&//dZ//I/'st/i/r/i//@/l )

adjective (a)

  • of or relating to a magistrate(adj.pert)
    Example:
    Official magisterial functions.
    source: wordnet30
  • Of or pertaining to a master or magistrate, or one in authority; having the manner of a magister; official; commanding; authoritative. Hence: Overbearing; dictatorial; dogmatic.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power(adj.all)
    Example:
    Managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way.
    source: wordnet30
  • used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person(adj.all)
    Example:
    She reigned in magisterial beauty.
    source: wordnet30
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