Answer: dictates

AnswerCrossword Clue
DICTATESCommands
DICTATESUrgings, as of one's conscience
DICTATESIssues orders
DICTATESGoverning principles
DICTATESAuthoritative commands.
DICTATESGives orders
DICTATESRuling principles
dictatesDICTATE, to read aloud for recording
dictatesLay down authoritatively; prescribe
dictatesControl or decisively affect; determine
dictatesSay or read aloud (words to be typed, written down, or recorded on tape)