Dictates, commands (6)
I believe the answer is:
orders
I believe this is a double definition.
'dictates' is the first definition.
('order' can be a synonym of 'dictate')
'commands' is the second definition.
(order is a kind of command)
(Other definitions for orders that I've seen before include "Dictates, decrees" , "Given to soldiers" , "Commands and edicts" , "Commands these priests and nuns?" , "Groups living under particular religious rules" .)