Behest and Ukase

Behest noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.

Ukase and behest are semantically related in edict topic. In some cases you can use "Ukase" instead a noun "Behest".

Ukase noun - An order publicly issued by an authority.

Behest and ukase are semantically related in mandate topic. Sometimes you can use "Behest" instead a noun "Ukase", if it concerns topics such as edict, command.