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That which is willed or ordered; a command; a mandate; an injunction.

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  1. n. That which is willed or ordered; a command; a mandate; an injunction.
  2. n. A vow; a promise.
  3. v. t. To vow.
  4. n. an authoritative command or request
  5. n:100 n. an authoritative command or request