Commandment and Recommendation
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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
Recommendation is an antonym for commandment.
Recommendation
Recommendation noun - Something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable.
Commandment is an antonym for recommendation.
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