It's leverage.
He's drowning. We can--
we can DICTATE our terms.
Westworld Season 2, Episode 2
- Sheldon, you just can't DICTATE...
- No more talking. Everybody go.
The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 7
I'm sorry, Raj,
but the rules of aerial warfare DICTATE...
The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 6
I believe that social convention DICTATE
you not arrive empty-handed.
The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 6
I do not recognize your authority
to DICTATE what is and is not my concern.
Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 2