57 entries under directive topic. ×

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law(noun, law, regulation, act, order)
16
principle(noun, religion, law, order, philosophy)
15
precept(noun, law, rule, principle, order)
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regulation(noun, law, act, order, charge)
14
rule(noun, law, regulation, act, order)
12
ordinance(noun, law, regulation, act, order)
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statute(noun, law, regulation, act, order)
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command(noun, law, regulation, act, order)
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decree(noun, law, regulation, act, order)
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edict(noun, law, regulation, act, order)
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order(noun, law, regulation, act, charge)
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commandment(noun, law, regulation, act, order)
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enactment(noun, regulation, act, order, charge)
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act(noun, regulation, order, charge, rule)
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dictate(noun, regulation, act, order, charge)
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mandate(noun, law, regulation, act, order)
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bylaw(regulation, order, charge, rule, society)
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guideline(noun, law, regulation, order, rule)
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injunction(noun, law, regulation, act, order)
3
prescript(noun, law, regulation, act, order)
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