chain of command
noun phrase
: a series of executive positions in order of authority
a military chain of command
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Federal prosecutors contend that Raúl Castro, who served as Cuba’s defense minister at the time and oversaw the armed forces for decades, occupied a central role in the chain of command that approved the operation.
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Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Every delegation from a human to an agent, or from an agent to a subagent, must now be recorded as a distinct, cryptographically verifiable relationship, creating what amounts to a dynamic and auditable chain of command.
—Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s decision to pass on North Carolina and remain with the Wildcats brought him a raise, more money for his staff and a new chain of command, as the school’s president will make more high-level determinations for the program, rather than the athletic director.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Second, a clear chain of command.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Every delegation from a human to an agent, or from an agent to a subagent, must now be recorded as a distinct, cryptographically verifiable relationship, creating what amounts to a dynamic and auditable chain of command.
—Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s decision to pass on North Carolina and remain with the Wildcats brought him a raise, more money for his staff and a new chain of command, as the school’s president will make more high-level determinations for the program, rather than the athletic director.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Second, a clear chain of command.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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“Chain of command.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chain%20of%20command. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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