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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.