n. [ L. dictatum. See Dictate, v. t. ] A statement delivered with authority; an order; a command; an authoritative rule, principle, or maxim; a prescription; as, listen to the dictates of your conscience; the dictates of the gospel. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Dictated; p. pr. & vb. n. Dictating. ] [ L. dictatus, p. p. of dictare, freq. of dicere to say. See Diction, and cf. Dight. ] 1. To tell or utter so that another may write down; to inspire; to compose; as, to dictate a letter to an amanuensis. [ 1913 Webster ]
The mind which dictated the Iliad. Wayland. [ 1913 Webster ]
Pages dictated by the Holy Spirit. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To say; to utter; to communicate authoritatively; to deliver (a command) to a subordinate; to declare with authority; to impose; as, to dictate the terms of a treaty; a general dictates orders to his troops. [ 1913 Webster ]
Whatsoever is dictated to us by God must be believed. Watts.
Syn. -- To suggest; prescribe; enjoin; command; point out; urge; admonish. [ 1913 Webster ]
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