Our choice of activities will likely be 'dictated' [='determined', 'controlled'] by the weather.
She tried to live her life according to the 'dictates' of her conscience.
They don't allow any disagreement with the 'dictates' of the party.
(..) unnatural. Be careful... Are you threatening me? I know. In this moment you are a deserter in your mind and in your soul. I will do what my conscience dictates. I despise a conscience... that makes you forget the oath and the honor of an officer. I will not ask for your aproval, my friend. (..)1965 Forest of the Hanged