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Authoritative
/ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/
Arising or originating from a figure of authority
📖 Definitions of "Authoritative"
adjective
- 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
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
Having a commanding style.
"He instructed us in that booming, authoritative voice of his."
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