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Authoritative
Adjective
Definitions
1.
Adjective
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.
Adjective
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.
Adjective
Having a commanding style.
"He instructed us in that booming, authoritative voice of his."
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