Difference between Magisterial and Distinguished

What is the difference between Magisterial and Distinguished?

Magisterial as an adjective is of or pertaining to a master or magistrate, or one in authority while Distinguished as an adjective is celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious

Magisterial

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of or pertaining to a master or magistrate, or one in authority Having the manner of a magister; official; commanding; authoritative. Hence: overbearing; dictatorial; dogmatic. Pertaining to, produced by, or of the nature of, magistery.

Distinguished

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigiousHaving a dignified appearance or demeanorSpecified, noted.

Example sentence: Justification and sanctification are both God's work, and while they can and must be distinguished, the Bible won't let us separate them. Both are gifts of our union with Christ, and within this double-blessing, justification is the root of sanctification and sanctification is the fruit of justification.

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