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 au·thor·i·ta·tive /əˈθɑrəˌtetɪv, ɔ, ˈθɔr-/
 (a.)權威的,有權威的,命令式的

 Au·thor·i·ta·tive a.
 1. Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding.
    The sacred functions of authoritative teaching.   --Barrow.
 2. Having an air of authority; positive; dictatorial; peremptory; as, an authoritative tone.
    The mock authoritative manner of the one, and the insipid mirth of the other.   --Swift.
 -- Au*thor*i*ta*tive*ly, adv. -- Au*thor*i*ta*tive*ness, n.
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 authoritative
      adj 1: having authority or ascendancy or influence; "an important
             official"; "the captain's authoritative manner" [syn:
             important]
      2: of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work
         on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation" [syn: classical,
          definitive]
      3: sanctioned by established authority; "an authoritative
         communique"; "the authorized biography" [syn: authorized,
          authorised]