Etymology:
The word "command" comes from the Old French word "commander," which is derived from the Latin word "commandare," meaning "to order."
Meaning:
Command refers to:
Origin:
The Latin word "commandare" originated from the root words:
The prefix "com-" implies a joint action or authority shared by two or more individuals. "Mandare" refers to the act of giving an order or entrusting someone with a task.
Therefore, the word "command" implies the joint execution of an order by one individual with the authority to order (the commander) and the recipient of the order.
Historical Evolution:
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