What is the meaning of dictate?

noun

  • An authoritative rule.
  • A guiding principle.
    • usage: "the dictates of reason"

verb

  • Issue commands or orders for.
  • Say out loud for the purpose of recording.
    • usage: "He dictated a report to his secretary"
  • Rule as a dictator. .
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