magisterium

[ maj-uh-steer-ee-uhm ]

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. the authority and power of the church to teach religious truth.

magisterium

/ ˌmædʒɪˈstɪərɪəm /

noun

1. the teaching authority or function of the Roman Catholic Church

Word History and Origins

Origin of magisterium¹

1585–95; < Latin: magistery

Word History and Origins

Origin of magisterium¹

C19: see magistery

Example Sentences

Well, Mr. Oldenbuck, I find you still hard of belief—but let me assure you, de monksh understood de magisterium.

From Project Gutenberg

It doubtless arose from the proposed forms for the definitions of the primacy and the pontifical magisterium.

From Project Gutenberg

It is really against it that the magisterium of the Church is exercised.

From Project Gutenberg