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Authoritative

//ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Arising or originating from a figure of authority.

    "The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron."

  2. 2
    Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority.

    "This book is the world's most authoritative guide to insect breeding habits."

  3. 3
    Having a commanding style.

    "He instructed us in that booming, authoritative voice of his."

Adjective
  1. 1
    endowed with authority wordnet
  2. 2
    having authority or ascendancy or influence wordnet
  3. 3
    of recognized authority or excellence wordnet

Etymology

From authorit(y) + -ative.

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