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magisterium
[ maj-uh-steer-ee-uhm ]
/ ˌmædʒ əˈstɪər i əm /
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noun Roman Catholic Church.
the authority and power of the church to teach religious truth.
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Origin of magisterium
1585–95; <Latin: magistery
Words nearby magisterium
magilp, Magindanao, Maginot, Maginot line, magisterial, magisterium, magistery, magistracy, magistral, magistral line, magistrate
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How to use magisterium in a sentence
Well, Mr. Oldenbuck, I find you still hard of belief—but let me assure you, de monksh understood de magisterium.
The Antiquary, Complete|Sir Walter ScottIt doubtless arose from the proposed forms for the definitions of the primacy and the pontifical magisterium.
It is really against it that the magisterium of the Church is exercised.
Science and Morals and Other Essays|Bertram Coghill Alan Windle
British Dictionary definitions for magisterium
magisterium
/ (ˌmædʒɪˈstɪərɪəm) /
noun
the teaching authority or function of the Roman Catholic Church
Word Origin for magisterium
C19: see magistery
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