Authoritative synonyms and antonyms

ə-thôr'ĭ-tā'tĭv, ə-thŏr'-, ô-

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reliable
(Signal processing, of a communication protocol) Such that either a sent packet will reach its destination, even if it requires retransmission, or the sender will be told that it didn't
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imperial
Of, relating to, or suggestive of an empire or a sovereign, especially an emperor or empress:
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well-supported
Based on competent authority
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dependable
Trustworthy.
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administrative
Of or relating to administering or administration.
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trustworthy
Worthy of trust; dependable; reliable
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scholarly
Having or showing a strong interest in scholarship or learning.
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dictatorial
In the manner of a dictator, usually with callous disregard for others
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mandatory
Of, being or relating to a mandate.
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weighty
Having weight; heavy; ponderous; as, a weighty body.
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domineering
Arrogant; overbearing; tyrannical
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approved (related)
Having received approval.
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legitimate
Sanctioned by law or custom; lawful
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authorative (related)
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authentic
(Obs.) Authoritative
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definitive
Limiting; determining.
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sound
Compatible with an accepted point of view; orthodox:
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official
Sanctioned by the pharmacopoeia; appointed to be used in medicine; officinal
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executive
Of upper-level administrative or managerial personnel or functions
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supreme
The definition of supreme is the highest or best.
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ex cathedra (Latin)
Having authority
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dominant
Being a species that has the greatest effect within its ecological community, especially by determining the presence, abundance, or type of other species. As a plant community progresses through stages of succession, different species may become dominant for a period until the climax community is reached, at which point the dominant species remains stable until a major disruption occurs. Among animals, the dominant species in a community is generally the top predator or the most abundant or widespread species.
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lawful
In conformity with the principles of the law; permitted by law
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legal
In conformity with or permitted by law:
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impressive
Having or tending to have a strong effect on the mind or emotions; eliciting wonder or admiration
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imposing
Making a strong impression because of great size, strength, dignity, etc.; impressive
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orthodox
Conforming to the usual beliefs or established doctrines, as in religion or politics; approved or conventional [orthodox ideas]
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ruling
Governing
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sovereign
Sovereign is defined as ruler with unlimited power, the chief or greatest, or independent.
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having due authority
Having authority
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having the weight of authority
Having authority
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entitled to obedience
Having authority
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decisive
The definition of decisive is having the ability to make decisions or something that determines what comes next.
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worthy of acceptance
Having authority
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canonical
Conforming to orthodox or well-established rules or patterns, as of procedure.
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valid
(Archaic) Of sound health; robust.
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standard
Used as, or meeting the requirements of, a standard, rule, model, etc.
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dogmatic
The definition of dogmatic is the strong expression of opinions as if they were facts.
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officious
(Archaic) Motivated by the desire to help others.
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unauthorized (antonym)
Not having any authority
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illegal (antonym)
(Of a person, sometimes offensive) Being or doing something illegally.
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questionable (antonym)
Not definitely as specified; uncertain
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governing (related)
Having authority
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reigning (related)
Currently ruling or holding a position.
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absolute (related)
Being fully such; utter:
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autocratic (related)
Of or pertaining to the manner of an autocrat.
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commanding
Controlling or dominating by position
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conclusive
Serving to put an end to doubt, question, or uncertainty; decisive:
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effectual
The definition of effectual is someone or something that is doing what it was intended to do, or has legal force.
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factual
Having the nature of fact; real; actual
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learned
Having profound, often systematic knowledge; erudite.
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magisterial
Showing or having the skill or knowledge of a master; expert
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proven
Known to be valid, effective, or genuine
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democratic (antonym)
Democratic is defined as something related to the U.S. political party, the Democrats.
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sanctioned
Having or arising from authority
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faithful
(Obs.) Full of faith, esp. religious faith
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determinative
Determining (deciding) something.
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final
Not to be changed or reconsidered; unalterable:
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lordly
Very dignified and noble:
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masterful
Acting or capable of acting as a master or leader, especially in being domineering or imperious:
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true (related)
Reliable; accurate:
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decide (related)
Serving the function of deciding or settling with finality
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over (related)
Having reached the other side; having got across
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strong (related)
Persuasive, effective, and cogent:
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authorised
Alternative spelling of authorized.
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important
The definition of important is having great significance or consequence.
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classical
The definition of classical is a style of music that places importance on formal composition.
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classic
Of or characteristic of the literature, art, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome; classical.
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featured
Given special prominence as a main attraction
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trustable
Capable of being trusted; trustworthy.
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authoritive (related)
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impartial (related)
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unbiased (related)
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concise (related)
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authoratitive (related)
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insightful (related)
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well-documented
Based on competent authority
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specialistic
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  • His character was at once authoritative and weak.

  • The text of Ibelin became a textus receptus - but it also became overlaid by glosses, for it was used as authoritative in the kingdom of Cyprus after the loss of the kingdom of Jerusalem, and it needed expounding.

  • Its independent value is small, but it sometimes fills a gap left by the more authoritative records.

  • It is therefore reasonable to hold that the Hebrew Psalter was completed and recognized as an authoritative collection long enough before 130 B.C. to allow of its passing to the Greek-speaking Jews in Alexandria.

  • The Anglican Church, while still commemorating many of the Catholic saints, has not, since the Reformation, admitted any new names to the authoritative list, with the single exception of that of King Charles I., whose "martyrdom" was celebrated by authority from the Restoration until the year 1859.

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