dictate in WordNet English dictionary

1. a guiding principle
   "the dictates of reason"
   dictate 
   
2. an authoritative rule
   dictate 
   

1. say out loud for the purpose of recording
   "He dictated a report to his secretary"
   dictate 
   
2. issue commands or orders for
   order  prescribe  dictate 
   
3. rule as a dictator
   dictate