DICTATE

Definition:

1. [noun] an authoritative rule
   
   
2. [noun] a guiding principle; "the dictates of reason"
   
   
3. [verb] issue commands or orders for
   Synonyms: order, prescribe
   
   
4. [verb] say out loud for the purpose of recording; "He dictated a report to his secretary"
   
   
5. [verb] rule as a dictator
   
   

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Related Words:

• mandate
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