authoritative

/ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/

adjective

  1. Arising or originating from a figure of authority

    "The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron."

  2. Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority

    "This book is the world's most authoritative guide to insect breeding habits."

  3. Having a commanding style.

    "He instructed us in that booming, authoritative voice of his."

Synonyms: of record, definitive, precise, proper