Dictates Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Dictates

Meaning 1 : issue commands or orders for

    Synonyms : order,  prescribe
Meaning 2 : a guiding principle

    Example : the dictates of reason

Meaning 3 : an authoritative rule

Meaning 4 : rule as a dictator

Meaning 5 : say out loud for the purpose of recording

    Example : He dictated a report to his secretary