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Holy commands? (6)

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orders

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'commands?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for orders that I've seen before include "'Decrees, edicts (6)'" , "Requests for drinks etc" , "books" , "taken by clergymen" , "directions" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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