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  • 131Commanding — Com*mand ing, a. 1. Exercising authority; actually in command; as, a commanding officer. [1913 Webster] 2. Fitted to impress or control; as, a commanding look or presence. [1913 Webster] 3. Exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic… …

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  • 132Dictatorial — Dic ta*to ri*al, a. [Cf. F. dictatorial.] 1. Pertaining or suited to a dictator; absolute. [1913 Webster] Military powers quite dictatorial. W. Irving. [1913 Webster] 2. Characteristic of a dictator; imperious; dogmatical; overbearing; as, a… …

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