Bid

Of speech act.   May also be referred to as bidding, command and dictation.

An authoritative direction or instruction to do something.

This concept's ID is @1~38289

Contains

  • order 3 facts

    (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer)...

  • charge 2 facts

    A formal statement of a command or injunction to do something; "the judge's charge to the...

  • countermand 0 facts

    A contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command.

  • commandment 0 facts

    Something that is commanded.

  • injunction 0 facts

    A formal command or admonition.

  • behest 0 facts

    An authoritative command or request.

  • open sesame 0 facts

    A magical command; used by Ali Baba.