Definition of magisterium

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mag·is·te·ri·um

-stîr

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NOUN:
Roman Catholic Church

The authority to teach religious doctrine.

ETYMOLOGY:
Latin, the office of a teacher or other person in authority, from magister, master ; see magisterial

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