dictates
verb(dic-tate)
to utter words to be transcribed : to give dictation
dictates
verb(dic-tate)
to speak or act domineeringly : prescribe
dictates
verb(dic-tate)
to speak or read for a person to transcribe or for a machine to record
dictates
noun(dic-tate)
an authoritative rule, prescription, or injunction
dictates
noun(dic-tate)
a ruling principle
dictates
noun(dic-tate)
a command by one in authority
dictates
phrasal verb(dic-tate)
to give orders to (someone) —usually used as (be) dictated to