commandment
noun
com·mand·ment
kə-ˈman(d)-mənt 
1
: the act or power of commanding
2
: something that is commanded
especially
: one of the biblical Ten Commandments
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Examples of commandment in a Sentence
the Ten Commandments in the Bible
the boss left behind a list of commandments for running the office while he was away
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
Her discography often operates as a set of commandments that echo these guidelines.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
Pomegranate seeds also represent the 613 mitzvot, or commandments, that are cited in the Torah, the Jewish holy book.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
Instead of cutting anything out, consider focusing on these seven commandments of the Mediterranean lifestyle, Karadsheh recommends.
—Karla Walsh, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for commandment
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“Commandment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commandment. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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commandment
noun
com·mand·ment
kə-ˈman(d)-mənt
: something commanded
especially
: one of the biblical Ten Commandments
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