as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the boss left behind a list of commandments for running the office while he was away
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Recent Examples of commandment
In a series of cryptic notes to The New York Times through his jail’s electronic messaging service, Boelter suggested his actions were partly rooted in the Christian commandment to love one’s neighbor.
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Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
The commandment of bal taschit prohibits wasteful destruction and is especially relevant in military conflict because in the fog of war humans can feel justified in destroying anything in their paths.
—Michael S. Roth, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
Job ads are wish lists, not commandments.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Thou shalt not get all bent out of shape if commandments three or four, or any other commandment herein named or referenced, shouldest cause thou to facilitate the death of any botanical earthly treasures.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
The commandment of bal taschit prohibits wasteful destruction and is especially relevant in military conflict because in the fog of war humans can feel justified in destroying anything in their paths.
—Michael S. Roth, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
Job ads are wish lists, not commandments.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Thou shalt not get all bent out of shape if commandments three or four, or any other commandment herein named or referenced, shouldest cause thou to facilitate the death of any botanical earthly treasures.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commandment
Noun
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IEPs set out guidelines for the special education the school will provide the child, specifying the specific accommodations, type of instruction, and behavioral plans that will be used to support the student.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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Obiageli Orah, the director of public affairs and consumer protection at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, told Newsflare the passenger repeatedly failed to comply with safety instructions.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The edict is also risky, potentially giving viewers the sense that Brennan is less able to question or challenge her guests — one of the main elements of TV’s Sunday political shows that bring viewers to them in the first place.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ever since, as the Taliban returned to power, once again issuing edicts to suppress women and girls, the clinic and its 34-year-old midwife Atifa have continued to provide a lifeline for mothers and young children.—
Elise Blanchard,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Plenty of agency officials were already put off by the DOGErs, who often issued peremptory orders to meet with them and answer questions.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Typically, youth held there are awaiting court hearings, being held on dispositional or correctional orders, or participating in the county's Accountability Program.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The judge granted a preliminary injunction requiring the Federal Reserve to allow Cook to continue serving on its board of governors for now.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lawyers for the plaintiffs said the panel’s ruling could stall legal proceedings on the case unrelated to the judge’s injunction on the NEPA matter and allow the detention center to operate for months, possibly a year, without any legal scrutiny in the federal district court.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Employees were not subjected to random pat searches despite a clear BOP directive.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The directive does not have an expiration date.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mother Monster took home the artist of the year award, best collaboration, best direction, and best art direction at the MTV Video Music Awards, which took place at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Once the band reaches your chest, slowly reverse the direction, keeping your elbows straight.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Commandment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commandment. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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