The verb to command has the synonyms order, tell, charge, demand, require, decree, direct, bid, mandate, or compel.
The noun has similar synonyms: order, directive, instruction, mandate, or decree.
A synonym for controlling statement could be directive or command.
command, power, domination, mastery
Command, decree, prescribe.
An edict is a proclamation, command, directive, law, or pronouncement.
rule, regulation, law, order, command, code, decree, canon, mandate, direction, dictum, ruling
Base of operations, (tactical) operations center (TOC), command post (CP)
jurisdiction, control, government, influence, command
put, place, presume, prescribe, introduce, institute, fix, set, establish, demand, command, charge, appoint, dictate,
law, order, ruling, act, command, statute, proclamation, edict, judgment, finding, ruling, decision, verdict, arbitration
faculty, capacity, capability, potentiality, ability, strength, force, might, energy, susceptibility, influence, dominion, sway, command, government, agency, authority, rule, jurisdiction, effectiveness
speak, say, utter, read out command, order, decree, demand, direction, fiat, edict principle, law, rule, standard, code, criterion, maxim
Antonym: republic Synonym: command Hope this helps and don't worry they're 100% correct! :p