Commandment

noun

/kəˈmɑːndmənt/

Word Frequency: 2.1

Definitions

1.nounA divinely ordained command, especially one of the Ten Commandments.

2.nounSomething that must be obeyed; a command or edict.

3.nounThe act of commanding; exercise of authority.

4.nounThe offence of commanding or inducing another to violate the law.

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