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
For observant Jews, keeping kosher is not only a way of life but a commandment.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
In 2022, a Supreme Court decision related to a Washington state high school football coach who lost his job for praying on the field cleared the way for the commandments to hang in classrooms again, King said.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Ahead of the final vote on Sunday, former teacher James Talarico, a Democratic state representative, pointed out that the bill's sponsor, Candy Noble, a Republican, had actually broken a commandment by compelling the House to work on the Sabbath.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Brooker’s commandment is to worship no idols, most especially of the American variety.
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—Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
In 2022, a Supreme Court decision related to a Washington state high school football coach who lost his job for praying on the field cleared the way for the commandments to hang in classrooms again, King said.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Ahead of the final vote on Sunday, former teacher James Talarico, a Democratic state representative, pointed out that the bill's sponsor, Candy Noble, a Republican, had actually broken a commandment by compelling the House to work on the Sabbath.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Brooker’s commandment is to worship no idols, most especially of the American variety.
10.
—Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commandment
Noun
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Where applicable, include order confirmations, status updates, and next-step instructions.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Earlier instructions to stop antibiotics were premature, and a longer course was necessary.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Noun
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President Trump’s new travel ban has sparked widespread outrage and fear in New York’s sprawling Haitian community, by far the biggest local diaspora group affected by the edict aimed at 12 nations.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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In the meantime, however, these discriminatory government edicts will continue to violate Coloradans’ rights of free speech and free exercise of religion, and adversely impact the privacy, safety, professional conduct, and even health of those who disagree with the government’s ideology.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), whose true identity was revealed to viewers after infiltrating the game, discreetly moved in the Season 2 finale to shut down the rebellion and restore order to the games.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In a brief order, the Supreme Court declined to take up the case.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
Noun
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In September 2022, an Ohio lower court granted a temporary restraining order before granting a preliminary injunction a few weeks later.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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While the new law is set to take effect Aug. 5, the families have also filed a motion for preliminary injunction asking the court to temporarily prevent implementation while the lawsuit is pending, according to a news release.—
Natalie Demaree,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Amelie overrides her prime directive and begins enacting her main agenda, which is to get uploaded into cyberspace and take over all online networks in the name of world domination, yadda yadda yadda.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2025
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Sharing your directives, powers of attorney, and care preferences gives your children the confidence to act quickly.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Emerging from the London Underground, Turnpike Lane has a bustling shopping area in either direction: cafés, supermarkets and takeaways with plenty of people mulling about.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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This after Windows 11 dipped and Windows 10 recovered in May, widening the gap between new and old in the wrong direction.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Commandment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commandment. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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