Command
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
: This word has several meanings.
1.
It signifies an order; an apprentice 1s bound to obey the lawful command of his master; a constable may command rioters to keep the peace.—2. A request or suggestion; he who commands another to do an unlawful act, is accessary toit.
3 Inst. 51,57; 2 Inst.