Commandment and Guideline

Commandment

Commandment noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
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Synonyms for Commandment

Guideline and commandment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Guideline" instead a noun "Commandment".

Guideline

Guideline noun - A rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior.
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Synonyms for Guideline

Commandment and guideline are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Commandment" instead a noun "Guideline".

Nearby Word: guide
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