dictations

noun

plural of dictation
as in instructions
arbitrary command The populace began to protest against the dictation of the occupying government

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  1. instructions
  2. rules
  3. directions
  4. prohibitions
Noun
  • Qualifying stock is transferred to Treasury and allocated to eligible children according to donor instructions and Treasury guidance.
    — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Next steps could include reducing the computational workload and connecting SANDO to machine-learning systems that accept plain-language instructions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of instructions
Noun
  • The new rules would not restrict banks' ability to count housing tax credit investments toward their Community Reinvestment Act obligations, an administration official said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • But a key rationale for eligibility rules is to establish bright-line, predictable rules that should promote fair play and competition, with colleges, coaches and athletes treated similarly in similar situations.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of rules
Noun
  • In keeping with the film‘s maximalist vibe, the noise around it keeps whipsawing in different directions, with defenders calling it a misunderstood masterpiece and detractors equally fervent in calling it a complete artistic disaster.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Also back here is a dual-pattern power supply mount with two captive screws that serve one of the two supported mounting directions.
    — Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of directions
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  • In the actual world, no such prohibitions have been passed, by anyone, anywhere.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The delegation will be under travel restrictions and will face prohibitions on the purchase of luxury and other goods per our policy.
    — September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of prohibitions
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“Dictations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictations. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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