MAGISTERIAL

magisterial (maj-<<schwa>>-steer-ee-<<schwa>>l), adj. Of or relating to the character, office, powers, or duties of a magistrate. — Also termed magistral; magistratic. [Cases: Justices of the Peace 12, 30.C.J.S. Justices of the Peace §§ 11, 23.]

[Blacks Law 8th]