| Command (command) |
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| v. t. | (?; 61) |
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| Com*mand" |
| [imp. *** p. p. Commanded] p. pr.
*** vb. n. Commanding.] [OE. comaunden,
commanden, OF. comander, F. commander, fr.
L. com- + mandare to commit to, to |
To order
with authority] to lay injunction upon; to direct; to bid; to
charge.
To exercise direct authority over; to
have control of; to have at one's disposal; to lead.
To have within a sphere of control,
influence, access, or vision; to dominate by position; to guard;
to overlook.
To have power or influence of the
nature of authority over; to obtain as if by ordering; to receive
as a due; to challenge; to claim; as, justice commands the
respect and affections of the people; the best goods
command the best price.
To direct to come; to bestow.
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| Command (command) |
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| v. i. | |
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| Com*mand" |
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To have or to exercise direct authority; to govern; to sway;
to influence; to give an order or orders.
To have a view, as from a superior
position.
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| Command (command) |
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| n. | |
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| Com*mand" |
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An authoritative order requiring obedience; a mandate; an
injunction.
The possession or exercise of
authority.
Authority; power or right of control;
leadership; as, the forces under his command.
Power to dominate, command, or
overlook by means of position; scope of vision; survey.
Control; power over something; sway;
influence; as, to have command over one's temper or voice;
the fort has command of the bridge.
A body of troops, or any naval or
military force or post, or the whole territory under the
authority or control of a particular officer.
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