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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | order, proclamation |
| Synonyms: | authorization, command, decree, dictate, dictum, edict, endorsement, mandate, ordinance, permission, precept, sanction, ukase, warrant |
| Antonyms: | question, request |
| Main Entry: | dictate |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | command; rule |
| Synonyms: | behest, bidding, code, decree, dictum, direction, edict, fiat, injunction, law, mandate, order, ordinance, precept, principle, requirement, statute, ultimatum, word |
| Antonyms: | request |
| Main Entry: | dictum |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | decree, pronouncement |
| Synonyms: | affirmation, assertion, command, declaration, dictate, edict, fiat, order |
| Main Entry: | edict |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | pronouncement, order |
| Synonyms: | act, canon, command, commandment, decree, decretum, dictate, dictum, directive, enactment, fiat, injunction, instrument, judgment, law, mandate, manifesto, ordinance, precept, prescript, proclamation, pronunciamento, regulation, rule, ruling, statute, ukase, writ |
| Notes: | an edict is a formal or authoritative proclamation; an addict is someone who is physiologically dependent on a substance or someone who is a devoted supporter or fan |
| Main Entry: | endorsement |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | support, authorization |
| Synonyms: | advocacy, affirmation, approbation, approval, backing, championing, commercial, confirmation, countersignature, favor, fiat, go-ahead, green light, hubba-hubba, okay, pat on back, permission, qualification, ratification, recommendation, sanction, seal of approval, signature, stroke, subscription to, superscription, the nod, warrant |
| Antonyms: | censure, disapproval, opposition, rejection |
| Main Entry: | mandate |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | authority, order |
| Synonyms: | authorization, behest, bidding, blank check, carte blanche, charge, command, commission, decree, dictate, directive, edict, fiat, go-ahead, green light, imperative, injunction, instruction, okay*, precept, sanction, warrant, word* |
| Antonyms: | denial, veto |
| Main Entry: | ordinance |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | law, rule |
| Synonyms: | authorization, canon, code, command, decree, dictum, direction, edict, enactment, fiat, mandate, order, precept, prescript, reg, regulation, ruling, statute, ukase |
| Notes: | ordinance means an authoritative rule or a statute enacted by a city government, while ordnance means military supplies or heavy artillery |
| Main Entry: | sanction |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | authorization |
| Synonyms: | acquiescence, allowance, approbation, approval, assent, authority, backing, confirmation, consent, countenance, encouragement, endorsement, fiat, go-ahead, green light, leave, nod, okay*, permission, permit, ratification, recommendation, seal of approval, stamp of approval, sufferance, support, word |
| Antonyms: | disapproval, prevention, refusal, veto |
| Concept: | Command. |
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-nouns
command, order, ordinance, act, fiat, hukm, bidding, dictum, hest, behest, call, beck, nod., despatch, dispatch; message, direction, injunction, charge, instructions; appointment, fixture., demand, exaction, imposition, requisition, claim, reclamation, revendication; ultimatum (terms); request; requirement., dictation; dictate, mandate; caveat, decree, senatus consultum; precept; prescript, rescript; writ, ordination, bull, edict, decretal, dispensation, prescription, brevet, placit, ukase, firman, hatti-sherif, warrant, passport, mittimus, mandamus, summons, subpoena, nisi prius, interpellation, citation; word, word of command; mot d'ordre; bugle call, trumpet call; beat of drum, tattoo; order of the day; enactment (law); plebiscite (choice).
-verbs
command, order, decree, enact, ordain, dictate, direct, give orders., prescribe, set, appoint, mark out; set a task, prescribe a task, impose a task; set to work, put in requisition., bid, enjoin, charge, call upon, instruct; require at the hands of; exact, impose, tax, task; demand; insist on (compel)., claim, lay claim to, revendicate, reclaim., cite, summon; call for, send for; subpoena; beckon., issue a command; make a requisition, issue a requisition, promulgate a requisition, make a decree, issue a decree, promulgate a decree, make an order, issue an order, promulgate an order; give the word of command, give the word, give the signal; call to order; give the law, lay down the law; assume the command (authority); remand., be ordered; receive an order
-adjectives
commanding; authoritative; decretory, decretive, decretal; callable, jussive.
-adverbs
in a commanding tone; by a stroke of the pen, by a dash of the pen; by order, at beat of drum, on the first summons.
-phrases
the decree is gone forth; sic volo sic jubeo; le Roi le veut; boutez en avant.
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