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Authoritative

/ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/

Arising or originating from a figure of authority

📖 Definitions of "Authoritative"

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."

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