Quasiauthoritative
Quasiauthoritative is an adjective used to describe statements, sources, or bodies that carry some weight of authority but are not fully authoritative. The term blends quasi- with authoritative, reflecting a status that is recognized within a field but not legally binding or universally definitive. In formal writing, quasiauthoritative can describe guidelines, opinions, or processes that are respected and widely consulted, yet remain open to challenge or revision.
Applications and contexts: in medicine and science, consensus statements or professional society guidelines are often described
Characteristics: their authority derives from expertise, consensus, or institutional credibility rather than formal power. They are
Limitations: because they are not binding, quasiauthoritative sources can be biased, outdated, or inconsistent. Users should
Notes: quasiauthoritative is sometimes written with a hyphen (quasi-authoritative); the unhyphenated form appears in less formal