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From the below words, choose the word whose meaning is different from the others:
Command, Mandate, Dictate, Petition
Command, Mandate, Dictate, Petition
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The correct option is B Petition
All the given words are verbs. Both the words,' command' and 'dictate' mean 'give an authoritative order'. The word 'mandate' also means 'give an official order or commission to do something'.The word, 'petition' means 'submit a formal written request signed by one/many people, appealing to an authority in respect of a particular cause'. The words, 'command', 'dictate' and 'mandate' are done by somebody in higher authority and directed towards someone lower in authority or power. However, 'petition' is done by somebody lower in power to a higher authority. Hence, option B is different and the correct answer. All other options are incorrect.
All the given words are verbs. Both the words,' command' and 'dictate' mean 'give an authoritative order'. The word 'mandate' also means 'give an official order or commission to do something'.
The word, 'petition' means 'submit a formal written request signed by one/many people, appealing to an authority in respect of a particular cause'.
The words, 'command', 'dictate' and 'mandate' are done by somebody in higher authority and directed towards someone lower in authority or power. However, 'petition' is done by somebody lower in power to a higher authority. Hence, option B is different and the correct answer. All other options are incorrect.
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