Dictate
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Anderson (1889)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
To pronounce, word by word, what is meant to be written by another. It is thus defined in the Louisiana code, which provides that the testator may dictate his will; Hamilton v. Hamilton, 6 Mart N. S. (La.) 143. The presentation, by testator, of times supply the want of dictation; Prendergast v. Prendergast, 16 La. Ann. 219, 79 Am. Dec. 575.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
To order or instruct what is to be said or written. To pronounce, word by word, what is meant te be written by another. 6 Mart. (N. 5.) 143.
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
To pronounce orally what is to be written down by another at the same time; as, to dictate a will.* See Holograph.