rozkazy

Rozkaz, plural rozkazy, is a directive or command issued by someone in a position of authority that requires compliance. It is used in military, administrative, police, and workplace contexts to designate tasks, procedures, or policies that recipients must follow. A rozkaz typically targets subordinates or specific groups defined by the issuer and may specify deadlines or conditions for execution.

The term derives from the Polish verb rozkazywać or rozkazać, meaning to command or order. The noun form is masculine, with the plural rozkazy. Common expressions include na rozkaz (on command) and verb forms such as rozkazuje (he orders), rozkazał (he ordered), and rozkazała (she ordered).

In law and administration, rozkazy are usually direct commands from a superior and carry a binding obligation for particular actions or procedures. They are distinct from broader legal regulations or decrees (rozporządzenia) and from more neutral directives (polecenia), which may have different scopes or formalities. Historically and in contemporary institutions, rozkazy appear in settings such as military campaigns, police operations, and organizational hierarchies where clear obedience to orders is required.

Notes on usage: in everyday language, rozkazy can refer to any instruction issued by a boss or commander, and the tone or urgency of the rozkaz can vary from routine to urgent. The plural rozkazy is used when discussing multiple such orders, while the singular rozkaz refers to a single command.