Definitions
endowed with authority
Word origin
From authorit(y) + -ative.
Used in a sentence
“The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron.”
“This book is the world's most authoritative guide to insect breeding habits.”
“He instructed us in that booming, authoritative voice of his.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Commanding trust”13 letters
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