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mag·is·tral

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ADJECTIVE:

Of or relating to a magistrate; magisterial.
Prepared as specified by a physician's prescription. Used of medicine.
Principal; main: the magistral line of fortifications.

ETYMOLOGY:
Late Latin magistrlis, belonging to a master, from Latin magister, magistr-, former chief officer of a college; see meg- in Indo-European roots

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