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Behest synonyms

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command
(Computing) A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
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order
The prescribed form or customary procedure, as in a meeting or court of law:
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injunction
The definition of an injunction is an order by the court to stop someone from doing something.
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rule
(Law) A court decision serving as a precedent for subsequent cases:
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words (related)
An authoritative indication to be obeyed
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word
The definition of a word is a letter or group of letters that has meaning when spoken or written.
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direction
The course along which a person or thing is moving or must move to reach a destination:
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precept
(Law) A direction or order issued by an authority; a writ, command, or process.
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bid
An offer to pay a certain amount of money for something:
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decree
(Law) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.
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demand
A request that some act be done or payment made in accordance with a legal requirement.
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desire
Desire is defined as physically longing for something.
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edict
A formal pronouncement or command.
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mandate
A court’s order directing a lower court or judicial officer to perform a particular action.
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prompting
An authoritative indication to be obeyed
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wish
Something desired or longed for:
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bidding
An invitation or summons
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charge
An assigned duty or task; a responsibility:
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commandment
A command; an edict.
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dictate
An authoritative command
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directive
An order or instruction, especially one issued by an authority.
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instruction
The definition of instruction is the act of educating, giving the steps that must be followed or an order.
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over (related)
(Cricket) The set number of balls bowled during a single turn at one end of the wicket
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hest
(Archaic) Behest; bidding; order
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instigation (related)
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beck-and-call (related)
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balk (related)
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solicitation
The action or instance of soliciting; petition; proposal.
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  • Simmons started her first modeling class at the age of 11, at the behest of her mother, who hoped it would help her gain confidence and overcome the bullies.

  • Compensation is paid to provide fair recompense to farmers who have animals slaughtered at our behest.

  • Interestingly, much of this secrecy was at the behest of the actors themselves.

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