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Definitions for: Authoritative [adj] sanctioned by established authority; "an authoritative communique"; "the authorized biography"
[adj] having authority or ascendancy or influence; "an important official"; "the captain's authoritative manner"
[adj] of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation"
Webster (1913) Definition: Au*thor"i*ta*tive, a.
1. Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to
obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding.
The sacred functions of authoritative teaching.
--Barrow.
2. Having an air of authority; positive; dictatorial;
peremptory; as, an authoritative tone.
The mock authoritative manner of the one, and the
insipid mirth of the other. --Swift.
-- Au*thor"i*ta*tive*ly, adv. --
Au*thor"i*ta*tive*ness, n.
Synonyms: authorised, authorized, classical, definitive, important, influential, official, standard
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