For religious fundamentalists, sacred scripture is considered the authentic and authoritative word of their religion's god or gods.
The Malwa troops, hearing authoritative words from an authoritative figure, never thought to question his right to issue the orders.
The clergyman confronts the sinner demanding not counseling but some authoritative word of faith.
One authoritative word from him might probably have sufficed to put a stop to the whole disgraceful business.
His works are considered by many to be the authoritative word on questions relating to the Jewish faith.
The door was thrown open by the men stationed outside even before the authoritative words, "Open!
The sharp, authoritative words of Van Horn were a call across the million years.
We'll let the professionals deliver the authoritative word on the matter of whether the school is past its prime.
The quiet but authoritative words caused an embarrassed shuffling from the Council Elders.
But, as this might suggest, he's clearly gone all-out to have the most authoritative word on the subject.
