Definition of Dictated

Adjective: dictated 'dik,tey-tid or dik'teyt-tid [N. Amer], dik'teyt-tid [Brit]

Determined or decided upon as by an authority
"the dictated terms of surrender";
- determined, set

Verb: dictate 'dik,teyt

Issue commands or orders for
- order, prescribe
Say out loud for the purpose of recording
"He dictated a report to his secretary"
Rule as a dictator