He ruled the empire in an authoritative reactionary manner for 29 years.

At least this would be the case until the ordinance is limited in some authoritative manner.

"We don't want him stopped at the barrier," he said in his usual curt, authoritative manner.

If you don't mind,' he added, in what he hoped was a firm and authoritative manner.

Once more she began to resent his authoritative manner, and he seemed to read her thoughts.

Anyway, I suppose he had an authoritative manner or something and it was effective.

This remark was made in a dignified and authoritative manner.

For the first twenty-four hours a policeman had been stationed there to pass people along in an authoritative manner.

"Attention, Klingon fleet commander," he said in his most authoritative manner.

In a few moments it opened again to admit a short square monk with a heavy, composed face and an authoritative manner.