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senatorial

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛnɪˈtɔːɹiəl/ / /ˌsɛnəˈtɔːɹiəl/

adj

Etymology: From Latin senātōrius + -al. Compare French sénatorial. By surface analysis, senator + -ial.

  1. Relating to a senator.
  2. Relating to a senate.

    “The senatorial investigation involved subpoenas and testimony before Congress and, of course, went nowhere.”

  3. Entitled to elect a senator, or by senators.

    “the senatorial districts of a State”