dictates

nouncommand; rule
verbcommand; give instructions
verbread out for the record

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noun command; rule

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Word Origin & History

1590s, "to practice dictation, say aloud for another to write down," from Latin dictatus, past participle of dictare "say often, prescribe," frequentative of dicere "tell, say" (see diction). Sense of "to command" is 1620s. Related: Dictated; dictates; dictating.

Example Sentences for dictates

Let us hear his voice, admit his claims, and bow to his dictates.

And even now I cannot follow the dictates of my own heart, and of my better judgment.

There is a higher patriotism, to the dictates of which I must respond.

Then if you know all letters, he dictates that which you know?

Then, said the other, you do not learn that which he dictates; but he only who does not know letters learns?

Am I to submit at every turn to the dictates of this man Blood?

I did not have the strength to follow the dictates of my own will; and now, God help me!

It was a point on which the rules of war and the dictates of humanity clashed.

His last resource failing, he was at liberty to follow the dictates of his curiosity.

I respect the fidelity, while I will not follow its dictates.

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