dict (obsolete) noun

A saying

To dictate

dictāˈtion noun

1. The act, art or practice of dictating
2. Speaking or reading of words for a pupil, secretary, etc to write
3. The words dictated
4. Overbearing command

dictāˈtor noun

1. A person invested with absolute authority, orig an extraordinary Roman magistrate
2. Someone who, or that which, dictates

dictatorial /dik-tə-tōˈri-əl or -töˈ/ adjective

1. Like a dictator
2. Absolute
3. Overbearing

dictatōˈrially adverb

dictāˈtorship noun

dicˈtatory adjective

dictāˈtress or dictāˈtrix noun

A female dictator

dictāˈture noun