Command and Dictum

Command

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

Dictum is a synonym for command in directive topic. In some cases you can use "Dictum" instead a noun "Command".

Dictum

Dictum noun - An authoritative declaration.
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Synonyms for Dictum

Command is a synonym for dictum in decree topic. Sometimes you can use "Command" instead a noun "Dictum", if it concerns topics such as dictate.
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