Authoritative

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.

Adj.	1.	authoritative - having authority or ascendancy or influence; "an important official"; "the captain's authoritative manner" Synonyms: important
	2.	authoritative - of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation" Synonyms: classical, definitive
	3.	authoritative - sanctioned by established authority; "an authoritative communique"; "the authorized biography" Synonyms: authorised, authorized

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