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English to English adjective
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of or relating to a magistrate |  | Example: official magisterial functions
source: wordnet30
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Of or pertaining to a master or magistrate, or one in authority; having the manner of a magister; official; commanding; authoritative. Hence: Overbearing; dictatorial; dogmatic. | | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power | | Example: an autocratic person
autocratic behavior
a bossy way of ordering others around
a rather aggressive and dominating character
managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way
a swaggering peremptory manner
source: wordnet30
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used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person | | Example: his distinguished bearing
the monarch's imposing presence
she reigned in magisterial beauty
source: wordnet30
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