Definition of command

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Command (v. i.) To have or to exercise direct authority; to govern; to sway; to influence; to give an order or orders.

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Commanding :: Commanding (a.) Exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic advantages; as, a commanding position..
Will :: Will (v.) The choice or determination of one who has authority; a decree; a command; discretionary pleasure.
Forecastle :: Forecastle (n.) A short upper deck forward, formerly raised like a castle, to command an enemy's decks..
Command :: Command (n.) Control; power over something; sway; influence; as, to have command over one's temper or voice; the fort has command of the bridge..
Knight Templar :: Knight Templar () See Commandery, n., 3, and also Templar, n., 1 and 3..
Ark :: Ark (n.) The oblong chest of acacia wood, overlaid with gold, which supported the mercy seat with its golden cherubs, and occupied the most sacred place in the sanctuary. In it Moses placed the two tables of stone containing the ten commandments. Called also the Ark of the Covenant..
Waywode :: Waywode (n.) Originally, the title of a military commander in various Slavonic countries; afterwards applied to governors of towns or provinces. It was assumed for a time by the rulers of Moldavia and Wallachia, who were afterwards called hospodars, and has also been given to some inferior Turkish officers..
Countermand :: Countermand (v. t.) To oppose; to revoke the command of.
Off :: Off (interj.) Away; begone; -- a command to depart.
Oppressive :: Oppressive (a.) Using oppression; tyrannical; as, oppressive authority or commands..
Rash :: Rash (superl.) Esp., overhasty in counsel or action; precipitate; resolving or entering on a project or measure without due deliberation and caution; opposed to prudent; said of persons; as, a rash statesman or commander..
Command :: Command (n.) The possession or exercise of authority.
Charge :: Charge (v. i.) To squat on its belly and be still; -- a command given by a sportsman to a dog.
Navarch :: Navarch (n.) The commander of a fleet.
Commanderies :: Commanderies (pl. ) of Commander.
Out :: Out (interj.) Expressing impatience, anger, a desire to be rid of; -- with the force of command; go out; begone; away; off..
Recollect :: Recollect (v. t.) Reflexively, to compose one's self; to recover self-command; as, to recollect one's self after a burst of anger; -- sometimes, formerly, in the perfect participle..
Commission :: Commission (n.) A formal written warrant or authority, granting certain powers or privileges and authorizing or commanding the performance of certain duties..
Fiat :: Fiat (n.) An authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
Order :: Order (n.) To give an order to; to command; as, to order troops to advance..
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