imperative authorityglossary / imperative authority Authority that is absolutely binding on a court. — Also termed binding authority. Cf. binding precedent under PRECEDENT. 词条贡献者 法律翻译Denise,毕业于一所旨在培养高级翻译专业人才的翻译院校,专注翻译各类与专利与商标的授权与起诉有关的法律文件。