magisterial
/ˌmædʒɪˈstɪriəl/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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