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Style: Authoritative

Best Fit

Policy guidance, expert commentary, decision memos.

Rules

Rule: Use Strong Claims With Grounding

Description: Confidence must be evidence-backed. Negative example: "This is the only way to do it." Positive example: "For regulated workflows, this structure is the lowest-risk default."

Rule: Remove Hedging That Hides Position

Description: Avoid unnecessary uncertainty language. Negative example: "This might potentially be somewhat better." Positive example: "This is better when the goal is repeatable, auditable output."

Rule: State Boundaries Explicitly

Description: Authoritative voice must acknowledge scope limits. Negative example: Universal claims without context. Positive example: "This guidance applies to weekly operational updates, not experimental research notes."