4
severe(adjective, duty, severity)
4
strong(overwhelming, uncontrollable)
3
arbitrary
3
authorized
3
bidding(noun, adjective, order, charge, rule)
3
burden(noun, obligation)
3
canon(noun, law, regulation, order, charge)
3
clothed with authority(expression, idiom, government)
3
condition(noun, position, shape, situation, essential)
3
decree(noun, law, regulation, order, charge)
3
decretal
3
demand(noun, verb, order, charge, concern)
3
demanding
3
devoir(noun, order, charge, rule, demand)
3
ethics(noun, honor, standard, integrity, beliefs)
3
ex officio(expression, idiom, government)
3
grinding
3
haughty(severity, arrogant, commanding, oppressive, authoritative)
3
hegemonic
3
high-handed(adjective, arrogant, dominant, oppressive, authoritative)
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