chain of command
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chain of command
noun chains of command
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A system used in organizations, especially in the military, that defines a clear line of authority and responsibility.
Similar: command hierarchy
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noun a system used in the military
| Español | cadena de mando |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 指揮系統 /指挥系统 zhǐhuī xìtǒng |
| Português | cadeia de comando |
| Français | chaîne de commandement |
| Deutsch | Befehlskette, Dienstweg |
| Italiano | catena di comando |
| Tiếng Việt | chuỗi chỉ huy |
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