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An order to do something.
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I was given a command to cease shooting.
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The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.
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to have command of an army
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Power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
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England has long held command of the sea
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A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.
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General Smith was placed in command.
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The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.
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A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.
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Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.
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A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
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The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.
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He's got good command tonight.
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A command performance.