(politics, derogatory) Dictatorial authoritarianism.

(South Africa, military, historical) Title for the officer in charge of a commando or district.

plural of commanding officer

A commanding officer.

plural of commanding general

The officer in command of, and typically having ultimate authority over, a military unit.

(Marxism) Clipping of commanding heights of the economy: Certain strategically important sectors of the economy such as public utilities and natural resources.

present participle of c-command

Supreme commander of the armed forces of an entire country.

A naval officer whose rank is higher than a lieutenant and below that of a commander.