2
desperate
2
dictation(noun, order, charge, rule, demand)
2
direct(adjective, prompt, fast, quick, immediate)
2
direction(noun, law, regulation, order, charge)
2
edict(noun, law, regulation, order, charge)
2
essence(need, essential, requirement, prerequisite, essentiality)
2
essentiality(need, essential, requirement, prerequisite)
2
executive
2
exigency(concern, demand, need, essential, requirement)
2
final
2
forceful
2
form(noun, fix, pass, position, condition)
2
formula(noun, law, regulation, decree, instruction)
2
golden rule
2
great(significant, vital)
2
guideline(noun, law, regulation, belief, decree)
2
hard(adjective, severity)
2
impressive
2
incisive
2
inevitability(noun, need, essential, requirement, prerequisite)
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