pro-magisterial
|pro-ma-gis-te-ri-al|
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/proʊ-ˌmædʒɪˈstɪriəl/
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/prəʊ-ˌmædʒɪˈstɪərɪəl/
for authority / supportive of authority
Etymology
'pro-magisterial' originates from Latin combination elements: specifically 'pro' (Latin) meaning 'for' and 'magister' (Latin) meaning 'master' or 'teacher', with the English adjectival-forming suffix '-ial'.
'magister' gave rise to Late Latin 'magisterialis' and Middle English 'magisterial'; the modern compound 'pro-magisterial' was formed in modern English by adding the prefix 'pro-' to the existing adjective 'magisterial' to indicate support for that authority.
Initially the root 'magister' referred simply to a 'master' or 'teacher'; over time 'magisterial' came to mean 'relating to official or authoritative persons or manner', and 'pro-magisterial' came to mean 'in favor of or supportive of such authority'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supportive of magisterial or official authority; favoring the powers or positions of magistrates, clergy, or established authorities.
The editorial took a pro-magisterial line, arguing that the courts should have greater power to enforce order.
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Adjective 2
inclined toward or expressing an authoritative, commanding attitude in favor of existing institutional control (used of policies, positions, or rhetoric).
Critics described the mayor's proposals as pro-magisterial, prioritizing central control over community input.
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