magisterial

  • 11magisterial — [[t]mæ̱ʤɪstɪ͟əri(ə)l[/t]] ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n If you describe someone s behaviour or work as magisterial, you mean that they show great authority or ability. [FORMAL] ...his magisterial voice and bearing... The Cambridge World History of Human… …

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  • 12magisterial — ► adjetivo ENSEÑANZA Del magisterio. * * * magisterial adj. De [o del] magisterio. * * * magisterial. adj. Perteneciente o relativo al magisterio. * * * ► adjetivo Relativo al magisterio …

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  • 13magisterial — adjective 1) a magisterial pronouncement Syn: authoritative, masterful, assured, lordly, commanding, assertive Ant: humble 2) his magisterial style of questioning Syn: domineering …

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  • 14magisterial — UK [ˌmædʒɪˈstɪərɪəl] / US [ˌmædʒɪˈstɪrɪəl] adjective 1) a) confident and expecting to be obeyed and respected by people b) a magisterial work is written by someone whose knowledge and opinions are respected 2) relating to a magistrate Derived… …

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  • 15magisterial — mag•is•te•ri•al [[t]ˌmædʒ əˈstɪər i əl[/t]] adj. 1) of, pertaining to, or befitting a master; authoritative 2) imperious; domineering: a magisterial tone[/ex] 3) of, pertaining to, or befitting a magistrate or the office or rank of a magistrate • …

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  • 16magisterial — /mædʒəsˈtɪəriəl / (say majuhs tearreeuhl) adjective 1. of, relating to, or befitting a master; authoritative: a magisterial pronouncement. 2. imperious; domineering. 3. of or befitting a magistrate or a magistrate s office. 4. of the rank of a… …

  • 17Magisterial Reformation — Protestant Reformation Precursors Waldensians (I 12th century) Avignon Papacy (1309–77) John Wycliffe (E, 1320–84) Western Schism (1378–1417) Jan Hus …

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  • 18magisterial precinct — In some American states, a local subdivision of a county, defining the territorial jurisdiction of justices of the peace and constables; also called magisterial district …

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  • 19magisterial precinct — In some American states, a local subdivision of a county, defining the territorial jurisdiction of justices of the peace and constables; also called magisterial district …

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  • 20magisterial — 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… …

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