Definition of commanding

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Commanding (a.) Exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic advantages; as, a commanding position..

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Imperious :: Imperious (a.) Commanding; ascendant; imperial; lordly; majestic.
Procedendo :: Procedendo (n.) In English practice, a writ issuing out of chancery in cases where the judges of subordinate courts delay giving judgment, commanding them to proceed to judgment..
Imperant :: Imperant (a.) Commanding.
Captain :: Captain (n.) The master or commanding officer of a merchant vessel.
Ascendant :: Ascendant (n.) Superiority, or commanding influence; ascendency; as, one man has the ascendant over another..
Mainprise :: Mainprise (n.) A writ directed to the sheriff, commanding him to take sureties, called mainpernors, for the prisoner's appearance, and to let him go at large. This writ is now obsolete..
Magisterial :: Magisterial (a.) Of or pertaining to a master or magistrate, or one in authority; having the manner of a magister; official; commanding; authoritative. Hence: Overbearing; dictatorial; dogmatic..
Captain :: Captain (n.) By courtesy, an officer actually commanding a vessel, although not having the rank of captain..
Injunction :: Injunction (n.) The act of enjoining; the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting..
Praecipe :: Praecipe (n.) A writ commanding something to be done, or requiring a reason for neglecting it..
Imperatorial :: Imperatorial (a.) Commanding; imperative; authoritative.
Commanding :: Commanding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Comman.
Commandment :: Commandment (n.) The offense of commanding or inducing another to violate the law.
Commandingly :: Commandingly (adv.) In a commanding manner.
Mandamus :: Mandamus (n.) A writ issued by a superior court and directed to some inferior tribunal, or to some corporation or person exercising authority, commanding the performance of some specified duty..
Commanding :: Commanding (a.) Fitted to impress or control; as, a commanding look or presence..
Authoritative :: Authoritative (a.) Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding..
Nobility :: Nobility (n.) The quality or state of being noble; superiority of mind or of character; commanding excellence; eminence.
Commodore :: Commodore (n.) A captain commanding a squadron, or a division of a fleet, or having the temporary rank of rear admiral..
Commandant :: Commandant (n.) A commander; the commanding officer of a place, or of a body of men; as, the commandant of a navy-yard..
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