Imperative
Imperative noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
Ruling and imperative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruling" instead the word "Imperative" as a noun or an adjective.
Nearby Words: imperious, imperatively
Ruling
Ruling noun - A decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard.
Imperative and ruling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Imperative" instead the word "Ruling" as a noun or an adjective.
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