Ban
Ban noun - An order that something not be done or used.
Usage example: a quiet seaside resort with a ban on the drinking of alcohol in public places
Commandment and ban are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Commandment" instead a noun "Ban".
Nearby Word: banned
Commandment
Commandment noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
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Synonyms for Commandment
Ban and commandment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ban" instead a noun "Commandment".
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Both words in one sentence
- Thank the rabbis for this one; they instituted a ban on it out of fear that someone might break the actual commandment against misusing it.
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