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Opposite of an official order that has the force of law
Opposite of the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting
Opposite of a written public announcement of intentions or of the terms of an agreement
Opposite of the act of adjudicating, of reaching a judgement
Opposite of the punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court for a particular offense
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 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 a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority
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 the thing that one desires or ordains
“If you had been at one of those meetings, you could have expressed your undesire to have something like this occur.”
Opposite of a thing that may be chosen or done out of several possible alternatives
“When Hobson's choice is placed before one, deliberation is of no great use.”
Opposite of a formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence
“Moreover, the public interest may be as much involved in the circumstances of a remarkable acquittal as in a surprising conviction.”
Opposite of to command the doing of by one's authority
Opposite of to stipulate action to be taken as an order or instruction
Opposite of to command the doing of by one's authority
Opposite of to give an authoritative or decisive command or order
Opposite of to instruct or order (someone) to do something
Opposite of to announce or declare, especially officially or publicly
Opposite of to determine the future or the fate of something in advance
Opposite of to pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case
“He enters a strong and solemn protest against that ANtinomian spirit which would reject the law as a rule of life.”
Opposite of to declare, determine or deem to be (a certain way)
Opposite of to choose to do
“Homer tells Bart and Lisa they need not try if their best results in failure.”
Opposite of to assign officially to a job or position
“The Council also has the power to oversee the Leader's work and to dismiss him if he fails to perform his duties properly.”
Opposite of to make a law
“Citizens hoped that the government would eventually abolish the law prohibiting the sale and use of chewing gum anywhere in the country.”
Opposite of to pronounce (a judgement or judicial sentence)
“In an unexpected twist of fate, the judge would withhold the defendant's sentence.”
Opposite of to give an instruction under one's (legal) authority
“You will find that some countries will ban research on apes to protect them from any kind of scientific testing.”
Opposite of to issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty
“This follows further advice from the Chief Medical Officers, who now collectively agree that it is possible to lift the ban on retail sales.”
Opposite of to determine the future or the fate of something in advance
Opposite of to reach a decision or recommendation
“Over the next year, he would dither back and forth over his relationship with Peggy while the affair wound down.”
Opposite of to resolve (a contest, decision, problem or dispute)
“The umpire appears to misjudge a decision, confusing players and supporters alike.”
Opposite of to bestow an award or prize for merit or achievement
“To deprive children of this most basic human right is unethical.”
Opposite of to designate a particular name or title
“Andrew was not his real name and other aspects of his background have been changed in order to anonymize him.”
Opposite of to give instructions
“The press should get things right, and not implicitly misinstruct the public.”
Opposite of to decide on and announce
“Passengers will be allowed to change or cancel the date of travel without penalty up until 24 hours prior to travel.”
(usually used in past participle form) Opposite of to design or destine for a particular purpose
“I could only dream that I would achieve greatness one day, even if it was never meant to be.”
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