chain of command

noun phrase

: a series of executive positions in order of authority

a military chain of command

Examples of chain of command in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Warfighters will sleep better knowing that no private company will insert their opinions in the chain of command. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

The Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Interior Ministry would cease as institutions, but their units would keep their chain of command under civilian authority. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Former correctional sergeants Jeramie Chalker and Alexander Hollfelder both had cases against them dismissed, after Will determined their involvement was minimal and their actions properly followed chain of command. — Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026

That incident was one of the examples Denver firefighters elevated through their chain of command as a concern about Denver Health ambulance response. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chain of command

• analysand
• misunderstand
• ampersand
• beforehand
• behindhand
• bottomland
• contraband
• countermand
• dixieland
• fairyland
• fatherland
• firebrand