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magisterium

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mag⋅is⋅te⋅ri⋅um

[maj-uh-steer-ee-uhm]
–noun Roman Catholic Church.
the authority and power of the church to teach religious truth.

Origin:
1585–95; < L: magistery
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mag·is·te·ri·um   (māj'ĭ-stîr'ē-əm)   
n.   Roman Catholic Church
The authority to teach religious doctrine.

[Latin, the office of a teacher or other person in authority, from magister, master; see magisterial.]
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