dictate

Example Sentences

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The War Powers Act dictates how the executive must manage military operations, including that the administration must notify Congress within 48 hours of a military operation.

From Los Angeles Times

That will be crucial in dictating the dollar’s road ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal

“What’s clear from my standpoint, is, let’s let the public health experts and the science and the scientists actually dictate what the proper standards and protocol is,” Harabedian said.

From Los Angeles Times

Some government watchdogs say the disclosures are needed to prevent council members and other city elected officials from seeking to dictate the details of the recommendations that are ultimately issued by the commission.

From Los Angeles Times

As such, it also dictates the creation of families.

From The Wall Street Journal