Mood of verbs used in giving orders, making requests, etc. (10)

I believe the answer is:

imperative

(Other definitions for imperative that I've seen before include "mood" , "Requiring attention" , "Obligatory" , "Urgently necessary" , "Essential" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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