authoritative command
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command — ► VERB 1) give an authoritative order. 2) be in charge of (a military unit). 3) dominate (a strategic position) from a superior height. 4) be in a position to receive or secure: emeralds command a high price. ► NOUN 1) an authoritative order. 2) … English terms dictionary
command — vb Command, order, bid, enjoin, direct, instruct, charge mean to issue orders to someone to give, get, or do something. Command and order agree in stressing the idea of authority, command implying its more formal and official exercise {the… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Command — Com*mand , n. 1. An authoritative order requiring obedience; a mandate; an injunction. [1913 Webster] Awaiting what command their mighty chief Had to impose. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. The possession or exercise of authority. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
command — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Order of authority Nouns 1. command, commandment, order, ordinance, fiat, bidding, dictum, behest, call, beck, nod; direction, injunction, charge; instructions. Informal, say so. See authority, rule. 2.… … English dictionary for students
Command — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Command >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 command command order ordinance act fiat hukm bidding dictum hest behest call beck nod GRP: N 2 … English dictionary for students
command — verb 1》 give an authoritative or peremptory order. ↘Military be in charge of (a unit). ↘archaic control or restrain (oneself or one s feelings). 2》 dominate (a strategic position) from a superior height. 3》 be in a strong enough position… … English new terms dictionary
command — v. & n. v.tr. 1 (often foll. by to + infin., or that + clause) give formal order or instructions to (commands us to obey; commands that it be done). 2 (also absol.) have authority or control over. 3 a (often refl.) restrain, master. b gain the… … Useful english dictionary
Word of command — Command Com*mand , n. 1. An authoritative order requiring obedience; a mandate; an injunction. [1913 Webster] Awaiting what command their mighty chief Had to impose. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. The possession or exercise of authority. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Incident Command System — The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized, on scene, all hazard incident management concept in the United States. It is a management protocol originally designed for emergency management agencies and later federalized. ICS is based upon … Wikipedia
combatant command (command authority) — Nontransferable command authority established by title 10 (“Armed Forces”), United States Code, section 164, exercised only by commanders of unified or specified combatant commands unless otherwise directed by the President or the Secretary of… … Military dictionary
