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Definition of: authoritative
(ə·thôr′ə·tā′tiv, ə·thor′-) adjective
1. Possessing or proceeding from proper authority; duly sanctioned.
2. Exercising authority; positive; commanding; dictatorial. See synonyms under ABSOLUTE, AUTHENTIC, DOGMATIC, IMPERIOUS.
—au·thor′i·ta′tive·ly adverb
—au·thor′i·ta′tive·ness noun
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