authoritative text

Frequency: 7.211.5 per million words

a book or piece of writing considered to be the official or best version

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Examples (10)

  • The professor referred to the book as the authoritative text on medieval history.
  • For millions of believers, the Quran is the authoritative text guiding their daily lives.
  • The court's decision was based on their interpretation of the authoritative text of the constitution.
  • Scholars have worked for decades to establish the authoritative text of Shakespeare's plays.
  • Some modern critics are challenging what was once considered the authoritative text on the subject.
  • This new edition is expected to become the authoritative text for students of linguistics.
  • Without an authoritative text to consult, historians rely on fragmented sources.
  • The discovery of the original manuscript helped scholars create a more authoritative text.
  • When studying ancient philosophy, it is crucial to use an authoritative text with accurate translations.
  • The library's special collection contains several authoritative texts from the Renaissance period.