dictate

Noun
  1. An authoritative rule (synset 106676685)
    is a type of: prescript, rule - prescribed guide for conduct or action
  2. A guiding principle (synset 105879867)
    "the dictates of reason"
    is a type of: principle - a basic truth or law or assumption
Verb
  1. Issue commands or orders for (synset 200749139)
    is a type of: bring down, impose, inflict, visit - impose something unpleasant
    subtypes: mandate - make mandatory
    same as: order, prescribe
  2. Say out loud for the purpose of recording (synset 200628527)
    "He dictated a report to his secretary"
    is a type of: read - look at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed
  3. Rule as a dictator (synset 202593176)
    is a type of: govern, rule - exercise authority over; as of nations
    subtypes: grind down, tyrannise, tyrannize - rule a country as a tyrant

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