Command and Control
/ˈkɒm.ænd ænd kənˈtroʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) A regulatory framework in which a governing body prescribes legal standards and enforces compliance through directives and penalties.
Environmental protection laws often rely on a command and control approach to limit pollution.
- (n.) A military or organizational system for exercising authority and decision-making over subordinate units or personnel.
The general established clear command and control structures during the operation.
Forms
- command and control
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Commentary
In legal and regulatory contexts, 'command and control' denotes a prescriptive regulation method; in military or organizational law, it refers to hierarchical authority systems.
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