authoritative

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective having authority or ascendancy or influence
  2. adjective of recognized authority or excellence
  3. adjective sanctioned by established authority

Etymology

From authorit(y) + -ative.

In classic literature

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