Definition of authorative
1. authoritative [ a ] having authority or ascendancy or influence
Examples:
"an important official"
"the captain's authoritative manner"
(87th Congress, 1st Session. Congressional Record....)
The people of the 17_th District of New_York , and I as their Representative in Congress , take great pride in the New_York_Times as one of the great and authoritative newspapers of the world .
Synonyms important authoritative Related Terms influential2. authoritative [ a ] sanctioned by established authority
Examples:
"an authoritative communique"
"the authorized biography"
3. authoritative [ a ] of recognized authority or excellence
Examples:
"the definitive work on Greece"
"classical methods of navigation"
4. authoritative [ a ] sanctioned by established authority
Examples:
"an authoritative communique"
"the authorized biography"
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