preceptuar — meaning in English

English meaning

• command noun An order given with authority.
• mandate noun An official order, command, or authorization to carry out a particular action.

Senses

preceptuar is used for these senses in English:

• command (ambitransitive) To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
• mandate To (officially) require someone to do something or act in a certain way, to give them the authority to do so; to command.

command — full definition

1. noun An order given with authority.
2. noun Authority or control over people, resources, or a situation.
3. noun An instruction given to a computer program.
4. verb To give an order, or to have authority over.

mandate — full definition

1. noun An official order, command, or authorization to carry out a particular action.
2. noun The authority given to an elected leader or government by voters to pursue a policy.
3. verb To officially require something, or to give someone the authority to do it.

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