Opposite of an official order or commission to do something
Opposite of the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting
Opposite of permission or authority to do something, typically via an official document
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 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 authorization or consent
“The prohibition on smoking within the premises still stands.”
Opposite of an insistent and peremptory request, made as of right
“Their response to our pressing need for more resources was rather tentative and non-commital.”
Opposite of one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure
“The Chief Inspector stated to the media that the perpetrator would feel the full force of the law and pay for his transgression.”
Opposite of a country or area under the political control of another country
Opposite of a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority
Opposite of a belief that someone should behave in a particular way
“His emotional detachment to his son was evident after his divorce.”
Opposite of to give an authoritative or decisive command or order
Opposite of to command the doing of by one's authority
Opposite of to accept as satisfactory or conforming to the required standards or rules
“I refuse to disallow my people our right to our pain, or to our joy.”
Opposite of to tell or order someone to do something, especially in a formal or official way
Opposite of to command the doing of by one's authority
Opposite of to bestow legal or official authority to
“He did not see why a man's being thought qualified to hold a public office, should disqualify him from being an equitable judge.”
Opposite of to command that something be done
“I ask that you reconsider your position on the verdict.”
Opposite of to command the doing of by virtue of one's authority
“Prior to the assault, Warren was forced to cancel the attack after determining the strength of the now formidably entrenched Confederates.”
Opposite of to give instructions
“The press should get things right, and not implicitly misinstruct the public.”
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