What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dictatorial American soldiers encased in concrete (11)" mean?

The definition is "Dictatorial". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). GIS (synonym="American soldiers") in MATERIAL (synonym="concrete – both figuratively") = MAGISTERIAL; definition: "Dictatorial" The answer is MAGISTERIAL.

Dictatorial American soldiers encased in concrete (11)

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