Dictates
Type
Type noun - A number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common.
Both words in one sentence
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The biggest reason is probably the absence of a Malcolm-type character; instead of the dictates from Upstairs coming in the mouth of a violent Glaswegian spin-doctor, they come from the saddest schmuck in the District.
Source: Series / Veep -
Can be a result of Hollywood Dress Code, which dictates certain female types must dress in a manner inappropriate to a school setting because of her character type (such as the slutty cheerleader must be dressed skanky or we won't know who she is).
Source: No Dress Code - One of Resetti's rants includes him making you type out a written apology exactly as he dictates it.
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