Act
Act noun - A rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature.
Usage example: the Americans with Disabilities Act requires public buildings to have wheelchair access
Commandment and act are semantically related. in law topic. In some cases you can use "Commandment" instead a noun "Act".
Commandment
Commandment noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
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Synonyms for Commandment
Act and commandment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Act" instead a noun "Commandment".
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Both words in one sentence
- The commandment is that humans must never give their semen to monsters by sexual intercourse, since monsters are "evil" and such an act is taboo.
Source: Loophole Abuse / Video Games - For example, a literal reading of the commandment "thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife" would indicate that the proscription is not merely against the act of adultery, but the very thought or feeling of envy.
Source: Thoughtcrime -
This act seemingly violates the First Commandment.
Source: The Antichrist
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