What is the meaning of the word 'magisterial'

magisterial - authoritative; imperious


Some sentence examples which use the word 'magisterial'

  • (See below under Local Government.) One or two justices of the peace (depending on population) are elected from each magisterial district; there must be not less than three, nor more than ten, districts in each county.
  • Each of the magisterial districts (of which, as has been said, there must be at least three and not more than ten in each county) elects one or two magistrates and constables, and a board of education of three members.
  • He shook his head at her repressively, his whole air magisterial and condemnatory.
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