Meaning Of The Word Commandment

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commandment
countable noun: The Ten Commandments are the ten rules of behaviour which, according to the Old Testament of the Bible, people should obey.

commandment in American English
an authoritative command or order; mandate; precept; specif., any of the Ten Commandments
noun: a command or mandate

commandment in British English
noun: a divine command, esp one of the Ten Commandments of the Old Testament

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