Imperative and Writ

Imperative

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

Writ and imperative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Writ" instead a noun "Imperative".

Nearby Words: imperious, imperatively

Writ

Writ noun - (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer.
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Synonyms for Writ

Imperative and writ are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Imperative" instead a noun "Writ".

Nearby Words: writing, write
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