10
compelling(adjective, strong, important, significant, serious)
10
instant(adjective, prompt, big, important, extreme)
9
imperious(adjective, government, oppressive, required, authoritative)
8
autocratic(adjective, dominant, oppressive, authoritative, domineering)
8
binding(adjective, significant, essential, basic, vital)
8
bossy(adjective, dominant, oppressive, authoritative, domineering)
8
insistent(adjective, important, serious, critical, vital)
8
mandate(noun, order, charge, rule, command)
8
powerful(adjective, strong, overwhelming, authoritative, domineering)
7
absolute(adjective, government, severity)
7
crying(adjective, firm, prompt, big, important)
7
dire(adjective, firm, prompt, big, important)
7
domineering(adjective, arrogant, dominant, oppressive, authoritative)
7
stern(adjective, severity, authoritative)
6
authoritative(adjective, government, domineering)
6
clamant(adjective, firm, prompt, important, fast)
6
command(noun, law, regulation, order, charge)
6
dictatorial(adjective, rude, oppressive, authoritative, domineering)
6
duty(noun, order, charge, rule, demand)
6
fundamental(noun, adjective, law, regulation, concern)
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