Commandment and Petition

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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
Petition is an antonym for commandment.
Nearby Words: command, commanding, commanded, commander

Petition

Petition noun - An earnest request.
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Antonyms for Petition
Commandment is an antonym for petition.
Nearby Words: petitioner, petitioned, petitioning, petitionary
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