dictate/ dɪk'teɪt /

1.vt.[+letter] [ memo etc] 
口述

2.vt.[+conditions] 
(determine) 规定

3.vi.
to dictate to sb (order about) 命令某人

4.noun [c] 
(order) 命令

the dictates of one's conscience
某人的做人原则
common sense dictates that...
依据常识…