Imperative
Imperative noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
Usage example: a secretary of defense who was fond of issuing harshly worded imperatives
Rule and imperative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Imperative".
Nearby Words: imperious, imperatively
Rule
Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Imperative and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Imperative" instead a noun "Rule".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Not just the rule of funny but the fact that the Discworld runs on Narrative Imperative and the story itself displays the power of mass belief.
Source: Chekhovs Gun / Literature
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