authoritative advice
[ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv ədˈvaɪs]
noun phrasepl: authoritative advice (uncountable) / instances of authoritative advice
conselho autoritário / orientação autorizada / aconselhamento com autoridade
1. Guidance or recommendation given by someone with recognized expertise, knowledge, or official power, intended to be followed or taken seriously
The doctor gave authoritative advice about the patient's treatment plan.
O médico deu um conselho autoritário sobre o plano de tratamento do paciente.
2. Instructions or suggestions delivered with confidence and backed by credible authority or expertise
The professor's authoritative advice on research methodology was invaluable to the students.
A orientação autorizada do professor sobre metodologia de pesquisa foi inestimável para os alunos.
3. Counsel given with commanding tone or official status that demands respect or compliance
The legal expert provided authoritative advice that resolved the dispute.
O especialista jurídico forneceu um aconselhamento com autoridade que resolveu a disputa.
In Brazilian culture, authoritative advice is highly valued when it comes from recognized professionals (doctors, lawyers, academics). There is often a respect for hierarchical expertise. In American culture, authoritative advice is expected to be transparent about the reasoning behind it, reflecting a more democratic approach to knowledge. The phrase is commonly used in professional, medical, legal, and educational contexts in both cultures.
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