dictate

v. say (something) aloud for someone to write down; command, order

n. ruling principle; command, decree

Dictate can refer to :The act of DictationThe role of a Dictator
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Noun
1. an authoritative rule
(hypernym) rule, prescript
2. a guiding principle; "the dictates of reason"
(hypernym) principle
(derivation) order, prescribe
Verb
1. issue commands or orders for
(synonym) order, prescribe
(hypernym) inflict, bring down, visit, impose
(hyponym) mandate
(derivation) authoritarian, dictator
2. say out loud for the purpose of recording; "He dictated a report to his secretary"
(hypernym) read
(derivation) dictator
3. rule as a dictator
(hypernym) govern, rule
(hyponym) tyrannize, tyrannise, grind down
(derivation) dictator, potentate

v. give, hand down; dictate

(v. t.)
To tell or utter so that another may write down; to inspire; to compose; as, to dictate a letter to an amanuensis.
  

(v. t.)
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.
  

(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.
  

(v. i.)
To speak as a superior; to command; to impose conditions (on).
  

(v. i.)
To compose literary works; to tell what shall be written or said by another.