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sen⋅a⋅to⋅ri⋅al

[sen-uh-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-]
–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a senator or senate: senatorial oratory.
2. consisting of senators.

Origin:
1730–40; < L senātōri(us) (see senator, -tory 1 ) + -al 1


sen⋅a⋅to⋅ri⋅al⋅ly, adverb
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sen·a·to·ri·al   (sěn'ə-tôr'ē-əl, -tōr'-)   
adj.  
  1. Of, concerning, or befitting a senator or senate.

  2. Composed of senators.

sen'a·to'ri·al·ly adv.
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