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commandment

UK
/kəˈmɑːndmənt/
US
/kəˈmændmənt/

Translations

commandmentnoun
commandments
pl
UK
/kəˈmɑːndmənt/
US
/kəˈmændmənt/
The Ten Commandments are fundamental to many religious teachings.
Десять заповедей являются основой многих религиозных учений.
Additional translations
предписание
приказ
Synonyms
order
mandate
injunction
rule
law
precept
decree
directive
commandmentadjective
UK
/kəˈmɑːndmənt/
US
/kəˈmændmənt/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to, or characterised by, a (usually biblical) commandment.

Definitions

commandmentnoun
A divine rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments given by God in the Bible.
The fifth commandment instructs people to honor their father and mother.
An authoritative order or directive.
The general issued a commandment to his troops to hold their position.
commandmentadjective
Relating to, arising from, or characteristic of a commandment (used attributively).
Commandment observance was central to their community life.
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