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magisterium
[ maj-uh-steer-ee-uhm ]
noun
, Roman Catholic Church.
- the authority and power of the church to teach religious truth.
magisterium
/ ˌmædʒɪˈstɪərɪəm /
noun
- the teaching authority or function of the Roman Catholic Church
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Word History and Origins
Origin of magisterium1
1585–95; < Latin: magistery
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Word History and Origins
Origin of magisterium1
C19: see magistery
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Example Sentences
Well, Mr. Oldenbuck, I find you still hard of belief—but let me assure you, de monksh understood de magisterium.
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It doubtless arose from the proposed forms for the definitions of the primacy and the pontifical magisterium.
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It is really against it that the magisterium of the Church is exercised.
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