Definition of command

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Command (n.) Power to dominate, command, or overlook by means of position; scope of vision; survey..

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Enjoin :: Enjoin (v. t.) To lay upon, as an order or command; to give an injunction to; to direct with authority; to order; to charge..
Leisure :: Leisure (n.) Time at one's command, free from engagement; convenient opportunity; hence, convenience; ease..
Imperator :: Imperator (n.) A commander; a leader; an emperor; -- originally an appellation of honor by which Roman soldiers saluted their general after an important victory. Subsequently the title was conferred as a recognition of great military achievements by the senate, whence it carried wiht it some special privileges. After the downfall of the Republic it was assumed by Augustus and his successors, and came to have the meaning now attached to the word emperor..
Self-command :: Self-command (n.) Control over one's own feelings, temper, etc.; self-control..
Service :: Service (n.) The act of serving; the occupation of a servant; the performance of labor for the benefit of another, or at another's command; attendance of an inferior, hired helper, slave, etc., on a superior, employer, master, or the like; also, spiritual obedience and love..
Precipient :: Precipient (a.) Commanding; directing.
Shipmaster :: Shipmaster (n.) The captain, master, or commander of a ship..
Citadel :: Citadel (n.) A fortress in or near a fortified city, commanding the city and fortifications, and intended as a final point of defense..
Injunction :: Injunction (n.) That which is enjoined; an order; a mandate; a decree; a command; a precept; a direction.
Precent :: Precent (n.) Any commandment, instruction, or order intended as an authoritative rule of action; esp., a command respecting moral conduct; an injunction; a rule..
Polemarch :: Polemarch (n.) In Athens, originally, the military commanderin-chief; but, afterward, a civil magistrate who had jurisdiction in respect of strangers and sojourners. In other Grecian cities, a high military and civil officer..
Unfortunate :: Unfortunate (a.) Not fortunate; unsuccessful; not prosperous; unlucky; attended with misfortune; unhappy; as, an unfortunate adventure; an unfortunate man; an unfortunate commander; unfortunate business..
Adjure :: Adjure (v. t.) To charge, bind, or command, solemnly, as if under oath, or under the penalty of a curse; to appeal to in the most solemn or impressive manner; to entreat earnestly..
Wield :: Wield (v. t.) To use with full command or power, as a thing not too heavy for the holder; to manage; to handle; hence, to use or employ; as, to wield a sword; to wield the scepter..
Impossible :: Impossible (a.) Not possible; incapable of being done, of existing, etc.; unattainable in the nature of things, or by means at command; insuperably difficult under the circumstances; absurd or impracticable; not feasible..
Designate :: Designate (v. t.) To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty; -- with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.
Commandry :: Commandry (n.) See Commandery.
Headquarters :: Headquarters (n. sing.) The quarters or place of residence of any chief officer, as the general in command of an army, or the head of a police force; the place from which orders or instructions are issued; hence, the center of authority or order..
Command :: Command (v. t.) To direct to come; to bestow.
Summon :: Summon (v. t.) To give notice to, or command to appear, as in court; to cite by authority; as, to summon witnesses..
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