authoritative
1. having authority or ascendancy or influence (Freq. 1) - an important official - the captain's authoritative manner • Syn: important • Similar to: influential • Derivationally related forms: importance (for: important) 2. of recognized authority or excellence - the definitive work on Greece - classical methods of navigation • Syn: classical, classic, definitive • Similar to: standard 3. sanctioned by established authority - an authoritative communique - the authorized biography • Syn: authorized, authorised • Similar to: official
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