Opposite of the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting
Opposite of an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
Opposite of an authoritative order
“When I was a boy, my aunt, then a radio announcer, declined my request to play my favorite tune on air.”
Opposite of an authoritative command or instruction
“Joe had been given the liberty to carry out his own brand of justice by a mysterious agency.”
Opposite of an individual rule as part of a system of law or religious doctrine
“Mr. Wizard was arrested for practicing wizardry, a crime worthy of certain damnation in most parts.”
Opposite of cautionary advice
“He gave us a nod of approval that suggested to us that we had done the right thing.”
Opposite of a judgment or verdict arrived at after consideration
“Her argument was founded on a quarter of the jury having been lost over five sitting days, the jury's indecision, and the lengthy deliberations.”
Opposite of an official or legal warning, typically given to someone who has committed an offense
Opposite of a stern reprimand or admonition
“Ross himself deserves special commendation for producing such a revealing record of these efforts.”
Opposite of instructions given in the form of a threat
“I need you to give me some reassurance that she will be safe.”
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