AUTHORITATIVE

authoritative, authorized, authorised

(adjective) sanctioned by established authority; “an authoritative communique”; “the authorized biography”

authoritative, important

(adjective) having authority or ascendancy or influence; “an important official”; “the captain’s authoritative manner”

authoritative, definitive

(adjective) of recognized authority or excellence; “the definitive work on Greece”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

authoritative (comparative more authoritative, superlative most authoritative)

Arising or originating from a figure of authority

Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority

Having a commanding style.

Synonyms

• (highly accurate): definitive; precise, proper

• (from a position of authority): of record

Source: Wiktionary

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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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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