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
The inscription on the slab closely mirrors the Biblical verses recognized in both Christian and Jewish traditions but notably omits the third commandment prohibiting the misuse of the Lord's name.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Medieval rabbinic discussions of the latter line underscore the divided thinking: one rabbi worries that converts will influence other Jews to become lax in their observance of God’s commandments; others fear that Jews will inevitably mistreat converts and suffer God’s punishment for it.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
The displays included historical context for the commandments that the state believes makes its law constitutional.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Here and Now Agency The commandment that Lacaton implied — never demolish!
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Medieval rabbinic discussions of the latter line underscore the divided thinking: one rabbi worries that converts will influence other Jews to become lax in their observance of God’s commandments; others fear that Jews will inevitably mistreat converts and suffer God’s punishment for it.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
The displays included historical context for the commandments that the state believes makes its law constitutional.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Here and Now Agency The commandment that Lacaton implied — never demolish!
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commandment
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Driving instructions directives Blue Words: Brake, park, signal, turn.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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However, according to Michigan Modern, the architect didn’t send any instructions on how to build this fundamental element of the home, causing confusion.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
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At this point, work flexibility implementation becomes part of your team culture, rather than an edict or policy declaration.Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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In July, a United Nations report said the ministry was contributing to a climate of fear and intimidation among Afghans through edicts and the methods used to enforce them.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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In a 2022 study in the American Journal of Criminal Justice, researchers analyzed how victims described their interactions with scammers in order to identify patterns in both how the communication unfolded and how the victim perceived it.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 18 Jan. 2025
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Italian law stipulates the rules for where and how the cheese can be produced, including how long it’s aged, in order to be called Parmigiano-Reggiano.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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However, President-elect Donald Trump has requested that the Supreme Court issue an injunction, which would delay the law from taking effect until after his inauguration on Jan. 20.Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 12 Jan. 2025
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On appeal, the same judge ruled (☆) that the injunction would stand—a unanimous Fifth Circuit bench subsequently granted the government's emergency motion (☆) for a stay.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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That was the directive the film’s Dyas received from director Pablo Larrain when approaching their latest film together.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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Some hoped the exemption to the return-to-office directive would prevent them from catching COVID-19, others knew that working from home provided more flexibility to meet their health needs.William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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TikTok has until January 19 to find an American buyer to continue operating in the country, under the direction of an upcoming Supreme Court ruling.Sara Merican, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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The state's police, under the direction of the Munich Public Prosecutor's Office and the Bavarian Central Office for Combating Extremism and Terrorism, have launched a security investigation and called for witnesses to report suspicious behavior.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Commandment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commandment. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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