Definition of Behest
Behest
be·hest
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(noun)
in literary usage, a person's authoritative command or order;
e.g. The test was performed at the behest of the doctor.
(noun)
an instance of prompting or urging someone to do something;
e.g. At the audience's behest, the singer agreed to perform one more song.
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