meaning of authoritative
1.  Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding. 
2.  Having an air of authority; positive; dictatorial; peremptory; as, an authoritative tone. 
3.  sanctioned by established authority; "an authoritative communique"; "the authorized 
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Related Words
authoritative | authoritatively |
