senatorial

adj — 3 senses

senatorial

adj

/ˌsɛnɪˈtɔːɹiəl/ · /ˌsɛnəˈtɔːɹiəl/

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

US Entitled to elect a senator, or by senators.

  • the senatorial districts of a State
Synonyms
senatorian
Derived terms
nonsenatorial, senatoriable, senatorial courtesy, senatorially, unsenatorial

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