/ˈbiːhɛst/ BEH-hest

Definitions

1. noun

a command or request, especially one given in authority

“The king’s behest was carried out immediately.”

2. noun

the will or direction of a person, especially one who has died

“She carried out her mother’s final behest and donated her estate to charity.”

3. verb

to give an order or command

“The general behested his soldiers to move into position.”