7
principal(adjective, excellent, superior, important, head)
7
resolution(noun, order, resolve, view, agreement)
6
dictate(noun, verb, order, charge, rule)
6
important(adjective, significant, serious, essential, prominent)
6
injunction(noun, order, charge, rule, command)
6
judgment(noun, law, act, order, resolve)
6
mastering(verb, commanding, dominating, directing, mastering)
6
ordinance(noun, law, regulation, act, order)
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predominating(verb, adjective, usual, main, universal)
6
pronouncement(noun, law, act, order, censure)
6
regulation(noun, law, act, order, charge)
6
swaying(verb, commanding)
5
adjudication(noun, resolve, agreement, arrangement, judgment)
5
first(adjective, top, excellent, fine, superior)
5
main(adjective, important, head, significant, usual)
5
overruling(verb, adjective, strong, energetic, serious)
5
preponderant(adjective, usual, over, independent, principal)
5
ukase(noun, order, rule, command, demand)
5
widespread(adjective, present, common, familiar, usual)
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act(noun, regulation, order, charge, rule)
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