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Command

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Anderson (1889), Bouvier (1839)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

An order, imperative direction or behest. State v. Mann, 2 N. C. 4; Barney v. Hayes, 11 Mont 571, 29 Pac. 282, 28 Am. St. Rep. 495.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

An order, imperative direction, or behest.

A Dictionary of Law

William C. Anderson · 1889

See Mandate; Peohibere; Ratihabitio.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

: 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.