magisterial

/ˌmædʒɪˈstɪriəl/
adjective
  1. Having or showing great authority or power; commanding and impressive.
    • Her magisterial presence made everyone pay attention.
    • The judge gave a magisterial ruling that silenced the courtroom.
    • The conductor's magisterial performance brought the audience to its feet.
  2. Relating to a magistrate or the office of a magistrate.
    • The magisterial duties include hearing minor legal cases.
    • The magisterial system in that country is very efficient.
    • He wore a magisterial robe during the ceremony.
  3. Having an authoritative or dogmatic manner; tending to dictate.
    • She gave a magisterial lecture on the correct way to do things.
    • The critic's magisterial review left no room for disagreement.
    • His magisterial tone annoyed his colleagues during the meeting.
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