Meaning of authoritative in English
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Classifying Adjective
authoritativeDefinitions
1. having authority or ascendancy or influenceExamples
- « an important official »
- « the captain's authoritative manner »
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- 2. of recognized authority or excellence
Examples
- « the definitive work on Greece »
- « classical methods of navigation »
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- 3. sanctioned by established authority
Examples
- « an authoritative communique »
- « the authorized biography »
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