Decree and Ground rule

Decree

Decree noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.

Ground rule and decree are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ground rule" instead a noun "Decree".

Nearby Words: decreed, decreeing

Ground rule

Ground rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Usage example: before the debate begins, let's lay out some ground rules
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Decree and ground rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decree" instead a noun phrase "Ground rule".
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