high command

American  

noun

1. the leadership or highest authority of a military command or other organization.

2. the highest headquarters of a military force.

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high command British  

noun

1. the commander-in-chief and senior officers of a nation's armed forces

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Etymology

Origin of high command

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

As Mr. Hart points out, this “mechanical slaughter” anticipated others during World War I. Men who were ambitious young officers during the Sudan operations subsequently reached high command during the “Great War.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The military high command is also concerned about the possibility of resignations from full-time soldiers.

From New York Times

The military high command is also concerned about the possibility of resignations from full-time soldiers, two of the officials said.

From New York Times

They said we needed permission from the high command.

From BBC

“The claims of human rights abuses made by the young woman and her mother are viewed by the high command as very serious in nature and are, therefore, being treated as such,” the statement said.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• command post
• main office
• nerve center