Commandment and Statute

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

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

Statute

Statute noun - A rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature.
Usage example: a new antilittering statute
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Synonyms for Statute

Commandment and statute are semantically related in law topic. You can use "Commandment" instead a noun "Statute".

Nearby Words: statement, statutory
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