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
Law
Law noun - A rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature.
Usage example: a record number of laws were passed in that legislative session
Commandment is a synonym for law in principle topic. You can use "Commandment" instead a noun "Law", if it concerns topics such as society, regulation, statute.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Many a law, many a commandment have I broken, but my word never.
Source: I Gave My Word -
I Gave My Word: As Bois-Guilbert tells Rebecca: Many a law, many a commandment have I broken, but my sworn word, never. It's All About Me: Brian de Bois-Guilbert, who is too blind to even be aware of it.
Source: Literature / Ivanhoe -
Notably d'Angelines generally disapprove of this trope as a violation of Blessed Elua's commandment to "Love as thou wilt" (though they recognize its occasional necessity), and d'Angeline law requires the consent of those taking part in the marriage in order for a non-love match to go forward.
Source: Altar Diplomacy
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