as in edict
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
I only made the change at the author's behest
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Recent Examples of behest
According to trial testimony, Baskerville murdered a man in broad daylight at a Detroit park at the behest of his two co-defendants.
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Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024
Although Latin American governments, often at Washington’s behest, cracked down, the Mafias and cartels learned to outsmart them.
—Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2024
Though the Justice Department does have checks in place meant to ward off political influence, Trump could appoint leaders who would facilitate cases being opened at his behest.
—Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
However, the team’s president has promised that the notoriously frugal owner John Fisher is open to making signings at the behest of Arena and general manager Chris Leitch.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024
Although Latin American governments, often at Washington’s behest, cracked down, the Mafias and cartels learned to outsmart them.
—Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2024
Though the Justice Department does have checks in place meant to ward off political influence, Trump could appoint leaders who would facilitate cases being opened at his behest.
—Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
However, the team’s president has promised that the notoriously frugal owner John Fisher is open to making signings at the behest of Arena and general manager Chris Leitch.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behest
Noun
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At this point, work flexibility implementation becomes part of your team culture, rather than an edict or policy declaration.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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In July, a United Nations report said the ministry was contributing to a climate of fear and intimidation among Afghans through edicts and the methods used to enforce them.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
1 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Driving instructions directives Blue Words: Brake, park, signal, turn.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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However, according to Michigan Modern, the architect didn’t send any instructions on how to build this fundamental element of the home, causing confusion.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
13 Jan. 2025
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In a 2022 study in the American Journal of Criminal Justice, researchers analyzed how victims described their interactions with scammers in order to identify patterns in both how the communication unfolded and how the victim perceived it.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
18 Jan. 2025
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Italian law stipulates the rules for where and how the cheese can be produced, including how long it’s aged, in order to be called Parmigiano-Reggiano.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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TikTok has until January 19 to find an American buyer to continue operating in the country, under the direction of an upcoming Supreme Court ruling.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2025
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The state's police, under the direction of the Munich Public Prosecutor's Office and the Bavarian Central Office for Combating Extremism and Terrorism, have launched a security investigation and called for witnesses to report suspicious behavior.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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That was the directive the film’s Dyas received from director Pablo Larrain when approaching their latest film together.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2025
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Some hoped the exemption to the return-to-office directive would prevent them from catching COVID-19, others knew that working from home provided more flexibility to meet their health needs.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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However, President-elect Donald Trump has requested that the Supreme Court issue an injunction, which would delay the law from taking effect until after his inauguration on Jan. 20.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
12 Jan. 2025
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On appeal, the same judge ruled (☆) that the injunction would stand—a unanimous Fifth Circuit bench subsequently granted the government's emergency motion (☆) for a stay.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Behest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behest. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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