behesting

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A form of behest — A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of and at one's behest.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of behest
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APA

behesting. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/behesting

MLA

“behesting.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/behesting. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “behesting,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/behesting.

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