Definition of magisterial

adjective (a)

• of or relating to a magistrate (adj.pert)

  Example:
  Official magisterial functions.
  

  source: wordnet30
• 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. (adjective)

  source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

• offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power (adj.all)

  Synonym: autocratic, bossy, dominating, high-and-mighty, peremptory
  

  Example:
  Managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way.
  

  source: wordnet30
• used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person (adj.all)

  Synonym: distinguished, grand, imposing
  

  Example:
  She reigned in magisterial beauty.
  

  source: wordnet30

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