In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
AUTHORITATIVELY
authoritatively, magisterially
(adverb) in an authoritative and magisterial manner; “she spoke authoritatively”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
authoritatively (comparative more authoritatively, superlative most authoritatively)
In an authoritative manner, being worthy of trust.
Source: Wiktionary
AUTHORITATIVE
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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BACKFIRE
(verb) come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect; “Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble”; “the political movie backlashed on the Democrats”
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