D'autorité (en. Of authority)
/d‿atoʁite/
Synonyms
- obligatoire
- officiel
- impératif
- mandataire
Slang Meanings
To make a decision in a firm and direct manner.
He decided decisively; it was an authoritative decision.
Il a tranché, c'était une décision d'autorité.
When something is decided without discussion.
It was an authoritative choice; there was no question of debating it.
C'était un choix d'autorité, pas question de débattre.