Magisterial



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 有权威的; 威风的
• ［英］ adj. 有权威的 ( authoritative; official)
• ［记］ magister ( =master主人) +ial -> 主人的 -> 有权威的

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Late Latin magisterialis of authority, from magisterium office of a master, from magister
• Date: 1632
• 1.
  • a.
    • (1) of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher ; authoritative
    • (2) marked by an overbearingly dignified or assured manner or aspect
  • b. of, relating to, or required for a master's degree
• 2. of or relating to a magistrate or a magistrate's office or duties
• Synonyms: see dictatorial
• ? magisterially adverb

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