magisterial

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective of or relating to a magistrate
  2. adjective offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
  3. adjective used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person

Etymology

From Late Latin magisterialis, from Latin magisterium.

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