command

/kəˈmɑːnd/ · noun

Meaning

An order to do something.
The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.
Power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.
The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.
A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.
To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
To dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.
To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.
To hold, to control the use of.

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