authoritative

🇺🇸 /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/ 🇬🇧 /ɔːˈθɒrətətɪv/
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adjective
R

expecting obedience and respect

She spoke in an authoritative voice that made everyone listen.

R

trustworthy and correct

This is the most authoritative guide on the topic.

translation

adj. expecting obedience and respect; trustworthy and correct