an order
directive, instruction
to say, read, aloud (words to be written down by another or others)
command; rule
an official order
pronouncement, order
the authority given to representatives by voters, members of a trade union etc
authority, order
an official order, rule
law, rule
the right or permission given by authority to do something; an action used against a person, country etc breaking a rule of acceptable moral behaviour, a law etc
authorization