dictates

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The world governing body's standard policy dictates tickets are listed for resale or transferred to another individual rather than refunded, reserving the latter option for exceptional circumstances like match cancellations.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Chinese law dictates that any foreign investments that may carry a national-security risk could be subject to review by authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

"However, the time has come to focus our efforts on what our national interest dictates."

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

This system dictates that fixed salaries are tied to specific draft positions, meaning a higher draft pick results in a more lucrative overall contract and a larger signing bonus.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

He dictates to them in Irish and makes me correct what they’ve written.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt