Commandment and Imperative

Commandment

Commandment noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
Usage example: the boss left behind a list of commandments for running the office while he was away
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Synonyms for Commandment

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

Imperative

Imperative noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
Usage example: a secretary of defense who was fond of issuing harshly worded imperatives

Commandment and imperative are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Commandment" instead a noun "Imperative".

Nearby Words: imperious, imperatively
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