Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dictates
noun
/ˈdɪk.teɪts/
Definition
An authoritative order or command.
Examples
- The company’s dictates required all employees to arrive by 9 AM.
- She followed the dictates of her heart while making her decision.
Meaning
Dictates refer to rules or guidelines that must be followed, often established by a person in power or a set of principles.
Synonyms
- Orders
- Commands
- Decrees
- Mandates
