dictate
Meaning
To dictate is to prescribe or lay down authoritative rules or instructions, often with an implication of power or control, particularly in contexts where the speaker's authority shapes the actions or thoughts of others.
💡 While "dictate" can refer to the act of commanding or instructing, it is important to distinguish it from mere suggestion; it often connotes a lack of choice or agency for the recipient.
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