4
influence(verb, control, run, determine, direct)
4
lay down the law(verb, expression, idiom, state, control)
4
predominate(control, order, run, determine, direct)
4
preponderate(verb, control, order, run, direct)
4
proclaim(verb, order, set, charge, check)
4
pronouncement
4
regiment(verb, give, command, impose)
4
regulate(verb, control, order, make, place)
4
stipulate(verb, name, order, make, place)
3
utter(verb, read)
3
affect(verb, control, determine, influence, shape)
3
boss(verb, control, run, determine, direct)
3
browbeat(verb, compel, insolence)
3
call(noun, verb, order, charge, style)
3
call the shots(verb, expression, idiom, state, control)
3
call the signals(verb, expression, idiom, control, order)
3
call upon(verb, expression, phrasal verb, order, set)
3
compose(verb, writing, read)
3
consecrate(verb, order, establish, decree, enact)
3
lay down rules
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