Dic`ta*to"ri*al (?), a. [Cf. F.
dictatorial.] 1. Pertaining or suited to
a dictator; absolute.
Military powers quite dictatorial.
W. Irving.
2. Characteristic of a dictator; imperious;
dogmatical; overbearing; as, a dictatorial tone or
manner.
-- Dic`ta*to"ri*al*ly, adv. --
Dic`ta*to"ri*al*ness, n.