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magisterially

ma·gis·te·rially

uncommon

adverb

1.

in an overbearingly domineering manner; as a dictator

  • “this manager acts dictatorially toward his colleagues”
2.

in an authoritative manner

  • “she spoke authoritatively”

Origin

From magisterial + -ly.

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