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.