DICTATIONS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

dictations

noun

plural of dictation

as in instructions

arbitrary command The populace began to protest against the dictation of the occupying government

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Noun

But jury nullification gives them the power to disregard those instructions.

— Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
When disinfecting surfaces, let the cleanser sit for the time specified in the product’s instructions.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of instructions

Noun

Whatever to the silly old poem and whatever to the ceremony and all its stupid little details and whatever to all the rules for daughters.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Next up, if the deal closes as expected in a couple weeks, is the plan to start finding those $6 billion in cost synergies between the companies while fulfilling the rules-of-the-road in the consent decree.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of rules

Noun

But Palatine Road was closed in both directions at Winston Drive for hours while crews cleaned up the mess.

— Desiree Evans, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
At the end of both cases, the judge will give directions to the jury, after which all of their electronic devices will be taken and they will be sent to a room to consider their verdict.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of directions

Noun

That’s where the Senate bill comes in, with prohibitions on pro athletes playing college sports, firm limits on eligibility and transfers, restrictions on some conference realignment, and a higher cap on schools’ spending to pay and retain athletes.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
But others said that tariffs have led some manufacturers to boost costs for their consumers, adding to the cost-prohibitions that have softened demand for RVs.

— Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026

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