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authoritative

au·thor·i·ta·tive [ ə tháwrə tàytiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. reliable: convincing, reliable, backed by evidence, and showing deep knowledge

2. backed by authority: backed by an established and accepted authority

3. showing authority: showing confidence in or the expectation of being obeyed


au·thor·i·ta·tive·ly adverb
au·thor·i·ta·tive·ness noun
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