AUTHORITATIVE

• (adj.) sanctioned by established authority

  "an authoritative communique", "the authorized biography"

  synonyms : authorised , authorized

  They are eagerly awaiting the authoritative biography of J.K. Rowling. -added by naila_inlas

• (adj.) having authority or ascendancy or influence

  "an important official", "the captain's authoritative manner"

  synonyms : important

  The captain’s authoritative manner kept the sailors disciplined. -added by naila_inlas

• (adj.) of recognized authority or excellence

  "the definitive work on Greece", "classical methods of navigation"

  synonyms : classic , classical , definitive

  She is widely acknowledged to be an authoritative figure in the domain of criminal psychology. -added by geeta_inlas

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