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Dictated Definition & Meaning

dictated
adjective
  1. determined or decided upon as by an authority; "date and place are already determined"; "the dictated terms of surrender"; "the time set for the launching"

"Dictated" in song lyrics

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  • "because the energy can, and will be dictated"
    Aceyalone — The Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What does dictated mean?
determined or decided upon as by an authority; "date and place are already determined"; "the dictated terms of surrender"; "the time set for the launching"
What part of speech is dictated?
Dictated is an adjective.

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