transcription, транскрипция: [ bi-ˈhest, bē- ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, promise, command, from Old English behǣs promise, from behātan to promise, from be- + hātan to command, promise — more at hight
Date: 12th century
1. : an authoritative order : command
2. : an urgent prompting
called at the behest of my friends