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authoritative
adjective
endowed with authority
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ɔːˈθɒɹɪˌteɪtɪv
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adjective
endowed with authority
“an authoritative communique”
adjective
having authority or ascendancy or influence
“an important official”
adjective
of recognized authority or excellence
“the definitive work on Greece”
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an authoritative communique
the authorized biography
an important official
the captain's authoritative manner
the definitive work on Greece
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