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Having been approved or signed off on by an official or legal authority
“This is the authoritative contract used by industry participants because it established international standards governing privately negotiated derivative trades.”
In an authoritarian or autocratic manner
“Pro-growth policies may be carried out and implemented within a highly democratic political process or by a completely authoritative dictator.”
In a convincing or cogent manner
Adverb for of, or related to, authority of governance
“The same commission gives ministers an authoritative power to preach to Heathens.”
Adverb for commanding and self-confident
“Henry, fighting the urge to just disappear and let the battle rage on, shifted somewhat pompously and very self-confidently into a loud authoritative voice.”
Adverb for being the authoritative or definitive source of, or reference for
“It stands without peer in the public arena as the most authoritative record of one of the nation's most trying experiences.”
Adverb for recognized as being reliable or accurate
“If the IRS is the authoritative source of tax information, is there any reason to look elsewhere on the Net for tax expertise?”
Adverb for not able to be disputed
Adverb for judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind
Adverb for based on, or displaying, common sense
Adverb for resembling a teacher or some aspect of one, such as didactic behaviour
Adverb for subjected to painstaking research or analysis
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