chain of command
CHAYN of kuh-MAND
tʃeɪn əv kəˈmɑːndListen
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the hierarchical structure of authority within a military, governmental, corporate, or organisational setting through which orders, decisions, and information flow from the highest level of leadership down through successive levels of subordinates, with each level accountable to the one above and responsible for those below; adherence to the chain of command ensures clarity of authority, prevents conflicting orders, maintains accountability, and enables coordinated action across large and complex organisations; bypassing the chain of command by communicating or appealing across hierarchical levels is typically considered a breach of protocol with potential disciplinary consequences
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