authoritatively adjective
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The adjective form of authoritatively is authoritative
A aDefinitions
- adjective authoritatively having due authority; having the sanction or weight of authority: an authoritative opinion. 1
- adjective authoritatively substantiated or supported by documentary evidence and accepted by most authorities in a field: an authoritative edition of Shakespeare; an authoritative treatment of a subject. 1
- adjective authoritatively having an air of authority; accustomed to exercising authority; positive; peremptory; dictatorial: said with an authoritative air. 1