4
decree(noun, regulation, rule, passing, ratification)
4
lex(noun, law)
4
ordinance(regulation, order, charge, rule, society)
4
prescription(noun, law, regulation, order, charge)
3
jurisprudence(regulation, order, charge, rule, society)
3
approval(passing, enactment)
3
bylaw(regulation, order, charge, rule, society)
3
legitimatization
2
government(noun, direction, management, running)
2
guidance(noun, direction, management, running)
2
ruling(noun, law, regulation, order, charge)
2
sanction
2
assize(noun, law, regulation, order, charge)
2
charter(noun, law, regulation, rule, decree)
2
code(noun, regulation, rule, decree, bill)
2
commandment(regulation, order, charge, rule, society)
2
dictate(regulation, order, charge, rule, society)
2
direction(direction, management, running)
2
due process(expression, order, charge, rule, society)
2
endorsement(authorization, passing, ratification)
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