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commandment

/kɒmˈændmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does commandment mean?

noun

A principle or rule of conduct or action, especially one considered to be authoritative or divine. A command given as one of the Ten Commandments.

Example

"The first commandment is to love God with all your heart."

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