What is the meaning of authoritative?

Having authority or ascendancy or influence.
- usage: "an important official"; "the captain's authoritative manner"
- synonyms: important
Of recognized authority or excellence.
- usage: "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation"
- synonyms: classical, classic, definitive
Sanctioned by established authority.
- usage: "an authoritative communique"; "the authorized biography"
- synonyms: authorized, authorised

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