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Greater in rank or status
Comparative for of, or related to, authority of governance
“The same commission gives ministers an authoritative power to preach to Heathens.”
Comparative for commanding and self-confident
“Henry, fighting the urge to just disappear and let the battle rage on, shifted somewhat pompously and very self-confidently into a loud authoritative voice.”
Comparative for dictatorial or overbearing in the use of one's authority
“Pro-growth policies may be carried out and implemented within a highly democratic political process or by a completely authoritative dictator.”
Comparative for being the authoritative or definitive source of, or reference for
“It stands without peer in the public arena as the most authoritative record of one of the nation's most trying experiences.”
Comparative for recognized as being reliable or accurate
“If the IRS is the authoritative source of tax information, is there any reason to look elsewhere on the Net for tax expertise?”
Comparative for legally binding or recognized according to law
“This is the authoritative contract used by industry participants because it established international standards governing privately negotiated derivative trades.”
Comparative for having great influence or persuasion over
“Judge Lord's harsh reprimand of A.H. Robins' management provides an authoritative argument for the necessity of corporate social responsibility to mitigate the harms of technological disasters.”
Comparative for not able to be disputed
Comparative for sanctioned or authorized according to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted
Comparative for accepted as being accurate and authoritative
Comparative for superseding others in importance or status
Comparative for renowned and recognized in a given field or domain
Comparative for judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind
Comparative for based on, or displaying, common sense
Comparative for resembling a teacher or some aspect of one, such as didactic behaviour
Comparative for subjected to painstaking research or analysis
Comparative for of judges or the administration of justice
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