dictate

"I must obey the dictates of my conscience."

"The boss is dictating the schedule for next week, so everyone needs to follow it. "

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

"The busy lawyer dictated a letter, and the stenographer quickly typed it all out using shorthand. "

"I was given a command to cease shooting."

"The government has complete control over the situation."

"Your conscience is your highest authority."

"There are twenty-six letters in the English alphabet."

"The boss dictated the new policy to his employees. "

"The order of the books on the shelf was alphabetical by author. "