There's got to be some kind of authoritative figure in their lives.

Though church critics say the divorce rate is actually several times that, none can give an authoritative figure.

He is an authoritative figure in the broad area of mechanics.

It is seen in authoritative figures like police men, and armed forces officers.

"I don't look at myself with the group as an authoritative figure," Skiles said.

These qualities also give an authoritative figure the "ability to penetrate men's behavior" without difficulty.

"Morpheus was to me the authoritative figure and the mentor."

With each, often farcical lap of the Republican race, the president looks a bigger, more authoritative figure.

Additionally, authoritative figures appear to have a large impact on the actions of individuals.

Many times the father is not the only authoritative figure in the family, assuming he holds any authority at all.