[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

command \command"\, n.
   1. an authoritative order requiring obedience; a mandate; an
      injunction.
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            awaiting what command their mighty chief
            had to impose.                        --milton.
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   2. the possession or exercise of authority.
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            command and force may often create, but can never
            cure, an aversion.                    --locke.
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   3. authority; power or right of control; leadership; as, the
      forces under his command.
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   4. power to dominate, command, or overlook by means of
      position; scope of vision; survey.
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            the steepy stand
            which overlooks the vale with wide command.
                                                  --dryden.
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   5. control; power over something; sway; influence; as, to
      have command over one's temper or voice; the fort has
      command of the bridge.
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            he assumed an absolute command over his readers.
                                                  --dryden.
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   6. 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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   word of command mil., a word or phrase of definite and
      established meaning, used in directing the movements of
      soldiers; as, aim; fire; shoulder arms, etc.

   syn: control; sway; power; authority; rule; dominion;
        sovereignty; mandate; order; injunction; charge; behest.
        see direction.
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see also:
word of command aim fire shoulder arms direction 

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